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!
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. […]
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Welcome to the Canton IL Bicentennial Celebration information page. To honor this significant occasion, the Bicentennial Planning Committee created a series of events and activities from June 20-29, 2025, that not only showcased our rich heritage but also brought our community together in a spirit of unity and celebration. The Bicentennial Committee is now working […]
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Fulton County has 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 Fulton County, in collaboration with the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development (SRPED) and the Illinois Housing […]
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UPDATE Thursday, Sept 18: The Boil Order for this area has now been lifted. Residents who were affected may wish to allow a little water to run from faucets before consuming to clear any potential debris or cloudiness that could have settled in pipes. Tuesday, Sept. 16: Last night, City crews repaired a water main […]
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