We think you will find a community worth calling home!
With its own hospital, privately endowed public library, community college, exceptional park district, top-rated school district, historic downtown, businesses to service your needs and access to Fulton County’s expansive outdoor activities; Canton offers everything you need to live, raise a family, work, retire, learn, and play!
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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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) […]
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Registration now open for the Canton Cruise-In Join the fun by registering your vehicle to be a part of the 34th Annual Canton Cruise In car show going on in Downtown Canton on Friday, June 20th from 4 to 8 pm. Downtown CantonFriday, June 20th4:00 – 8:00pm Street Rods, Antiques Autos, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, […]
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