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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 »New Acquisitions: Baker Cradle
Baker Hand-built Cradle The cradle was built by John H. Baker (9/23/1846 – 9/3/1915) and his son David S. Baker (12/9/1869 – 12/30/1945), in Astoria. Four generations of the family have rocked their children in the cradle. David S. Baker: Orville W., Summum, IL, Galen of Vermont, IL, Clair C. and Marling, both of Dixon, […]
Posted: April 7, 2025 | View More »IL EPA Provides Funding for Canton Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
The City of Canton will receive funding in the amount of $49,710,990.00 from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Pollution Control Loan Program.
Posted: October 27, 2025 | View More »WELCOME NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Seth Klinedinst as the next Executive Director The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Seth Klinedinst has been selected as its new Executive Director, with his tenure beginning on January 5, 2026. A lifelong Canton resident with a deep appreciation for […]
Posted: June 22, 2023 | View More »Snow Parking Ban Information
Snow Parking Ban Information When the city of Canton receives 3 or more inches of snow, a city-wide Parking Ban goes into effect. This is done to allow snow plows full access to the streets for optimum snow removal. When implemented, citizens must make arrangements to remove any vehicles parked on the streets, and vehicles […]
Posted: November 26, 2025 | View More »Canton City Council Meeting Agenda for March 17, 2026
AGENDA NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA FOR CANTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – 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: March 13, 2026 | View More »City Offers Text/Email Alerts
The City of Canton is pleased to offer an email and/or text message alert system that residents may choose to sign up for. It will automatically send alerts regarding water main breaks, Boil Orders, or any other vital information. To sign up for alerts, simply text the word CANTON to 8887777. Contact the water department […]
Posted: November 19, 2025 | View More »Greenwood Cemetery Spring Clean Up
In an effort to preserve the beauty of Greenwood Cemetery, the Spring Clean Up will be carried out by City crews from March 22 through March 28. The dates were changed this year due to the Easter holiday falling on the usual April cleanup days. All decorations, including shepherds hooks, will be removed during this […]
Posted: March 1, 2026 | View More »Insurance Committee Agenda for March 10, 2026
Canton City Council Insurance Committee Meeting Agenda AGENDA FOR CANTON CITY COUNCIL INSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. Historic Depot – Donald E. Edwards Way 50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, IL 61520 Insurance Committee Members: Alderperson Ralph Grimm (Chair), Jacob Leake, Cody Johnson, Cole Swibold, Jessica Sparenberg, Kathy Walljasper Agendas and […]
Posted: March 6, 2026 | View More »City Hall Elevator Out of Service
Second Floor Will Be Accessible Via Stairway Only Until April Beginning Monday, March 9, the elevator in Canton City Hall will be out of service for replacement. This project is expected to be completed in April. Until then, access to the second floor will be via stairs only. Anyone who is unable to use the […]
Posted: March 5, 2026 | View More »