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If you believe in building up our community, helping small businesses, and revitalizing Canton and Fulton County—we have a simple way you can make a real difference. Please take a moment to sign up for the Kroger Community Rewards Program and choose Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development as your organization. It costs you nothing. […]
Posted: July 29, 2025 | View More »Friday Trash Collection Times May Be Earlier Due To Extreme Temperatures
Public Works WILL still collect the Friday trash route on Friday morning (January 23, 2026). However, due to the extremely low temperatures/wind chills predicted, they will have additional garbage trucks running to get the work done faster. Therefore, pick up times may be earlier than usual. Residents are encouraged to have their trash set out […]
Posted: January 22, 2026 | View More »Canton Police Department Testing Set
The Canton Fire and Police Commission is accepting applications for new police officers as well as experienced certified officers for testing to create a hiring list for the Canton Police Department. The application packet for new candidates can be downloaded to print here. Applications for experienced, certified officers can be downloaded to print here. Applications […]
Posted: December 15, 2025 | View More »Boil Order Cancelled
UPDATE Thursday, January 15: The boil order previously put in place for E. Locust Street has been cancelled. City crews worked until 2:00am on this repair, and it was then determined that a boil order was not necessary after all. We regret this miscommunication. Wednesday, January 14: City crews repaired a fire hydrant this evening, […]
Posted: January 15, 2026 | View More »Water Main Replacement Project Set To Begin October 6
Water Main Project Scheduled to Begin October 6 Construction on the West Maple/Hickory Water Line Replacement project is set to begin Monday, October 6. Crews will be replacing the water line from S. Avenue D near the Canton Park District offices, to W. Maple Street, to W. Hickory Street, and ending near Skateland. Motorists are […]
Posted: October 3, 2025 | View More »City Completing Phase Two of Lead Service Line Replacements
City awarded with IEPA loan to fund second phase Lead Water Service Line Replacement The City of Canton wishes to announce that the second phase of Lead Service Line Replacement has been approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. In 2023, the City was able to replace 201 lead water service lines with the use […]
Posted: March 25, 2025 | View More »