Opera House Plaza Construction In Full Swing
New Greenspace Plaza Design Is Nod To Original Historic Building Construction for the Opera House Plaza is now in full swing. The open-air plaza will rehabilitate the empty lot left sitting after the natural gas explosion in 2016 and subsequent demolition of the historic Opera House building in the heart of downtown Canton. Built in […]
Posted: June 6, 2025 | View More »Canton Bicentennial Information
Welcome to the Canton IL Bicentennial Celebration information page. To honor this significant occasion, the Bicentennial Planning Committee has planned a series of events and activities from June 20-29, 2025, that will not only showcase our rich heritage but also bring our community together in a spirit of unity and celebration. To honor Canton’s Bicentennial […]
Posted: August 22, 2024 | View More »Heritage Center Bicentennial Events
The museum is pleased to offer three events as Canton’s Bicentennial is celebrated: a display of Historic Farms; Cemetery Walk, Revisited; and, Bicentennial Bus Tours, in collaboration with the City, Bicentennial Committee, and Spoon River College.
Posted: April 7, 2025 | View More »Broadband Infrastructure. Could it be better?
Is your internet spotty? Do you struggle streaming, working or scrolling from your home or office? Access to reliable high-speed internet is essential for education, businesses, healthcare, and everyday life. Many rural areas in Fulton County still face challenges with slow or unreliable connections. Your input is crucial in helping us identify gaps in service […]
Posted: March 21, 2025 | View More »City Offices Closed for Independence Day
City offices will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The Friday trash route will be picked up on the following Monday, July 7, along with the regular Monday route. Trash should be placed at the curb by 7:00am on Monday to avoid being missed, because route pickup time could differ […]
Posted: June 30, 2025 | View More »Canton launches Community Needs Survey
Canton & Lewistown have launched an online Community Needs Assessment with the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development and IHDA. It’s confidential and your feedback will help pave the way forward for our housing & community development projects. The cities of Canton and Lewistown, in collaboration with the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development (SRPED) […]
Posted: November 25, 2024 | View More »Canton City Council Meeting Agenda for July 1, 2025
AGENDA NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA FOR CANTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – 6:30 p.m. Historic Depot – Donald E. Edwards Way 50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520 Agendas and Minutes are available online at: www.cantonillinois.org Anyone desiring to address the City Council on matters germane/relevant to the agenda will […]
Posted: June 27, 2025 | View More »Greenwood Cemetery Summer Clean Up
In an effort to preserve the beauty of Greenwood Cemetery, the Summer Clean Up will be carried out by City crews from July 15 through July 21. All ground level decorations will be removed during this time. Anyone wishing to keep decorations should remove them prior to this clean up week. Please contact Greenwood Cemetery […]
Posted: July 10, 2025 | View More »Operation Clean Sweep Focuses on Violation Properties in Canton
The City of Canton is taking a proactive approach to cleaning up and correcting various health and nuisance violations throughout the city. To this end, the City has initiated a new program called Operation Clean Sweep, currently underway. Canton’s Ordinance Officer is working with the Canton Public Works Department and the Canton Police Department over […]
Posted: April 23, 2025 | View More »Boil Order Lifted for W. Maple/Fulton Place Area
UPDATE 7-4-25: The Boil Order for this area has now been lifted. Residents affected may wish to allow a little water to run from faucets to clear any debris or cloudiness that may have settled in the pipes. Overnight, City crews repaired a water line in the area of West Maple and Fulton Place. As […]
Posted: July 4, 2025 | View More »