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Lake Canton Nature Trails Dedication

Trail Dedication Set for Saturday, April 27 The City of Canton is planning a Dedication of the Nature Trails at Lake Canton. This event will take place on Saturday, April 27th at 9:00am at The Docks Trailhead, located at the boat dock near the north end of Lakeshore Drive. City officials will make a short […]

Posted: April 15, 2024 | View More »

Canton City Council Special Meeting Agenda for April 23, 2024

AGENDA              NOTICE AND AGENDA FOR THE CANTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, April 23, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. Historic Depot – Donald E. Edwards Way 50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CANTON, CALLED BY THE MAYOR, KENT McDOWELL, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: Kent McDowell, Mayor City of Canton […]

Posted: April 21, 2024 | View More »

Canton Fire Department Testing Set

The Canton Fire and Police Commission is accepting applications for testing to create a hiring list for the Canton Fire Department. Applications for new candidates can be downloaded to view and print here. Applications can also be picked up in the Mayor’s Office, 2 N. Main Street, M-F from 8am – 5pm. Applications can also […]

Posted: February 28, 2024 | View More »

Joint Planning and Zoning Agenda Set For April 22, 2024

Joint Planning and Zoning Agenda Canton City Hall 2 North Main St (Lower Level) Canton, Illinois 61520 AGENDA Monday, April 22, 2024 5:30 p.m.  1.      Call to Order 2.      Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes –April 8, 2024 4. Public Hearings  *Deliberations will be held at the end of each case after public comment has closed.  No public comment […]

Posted: April 19, 2024 | View More »

Students Pandemic Reflections Project

Students Pandemic Reflections Project Periodically, the Canton Area Heritage Center does special projects with other organizations. After the COVID-19 Pandemic, a group of history students at Canton High School volunteered to create online surveys and involve their classmates in describing their Pandemic experiences and reflections. Read the executive summary via the link to the right.

Posted: August 25, 2022 | View More »

Ribbon Cuttings

Ribbon Cuttings are set up by the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce for businesses and organizations that join the Chamber. It does not matter if you are a brand new member or if you have been open for years and just joined the Chamber. We love all our Members!

Posted: June 29, 2022 | View More »

Join the fun at the 33rd Annual Canton Cruise-In in Downtown Canton

Register now for the Canton Cruise-In Join the fun by registering your vehicle to be a part of the 33rd Annual Canton Cruise In car show going on in Downtown Canton on Friday, June 16th from 4 to 8 pm. Downtown CantonFriday, June 14th4:00 – 8:00pm Street Rods, Antiques Autos, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Motorcycles, […]

Posted: March 29, 2024 | View More »

Notice of Public Hearing for Tentative Annual Budget, April 23, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Canton, Illinois that the tentative annual budget for fiscal year beginning May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2025 will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 2 North Main Street, Canton Illinois from 8:00 […]

Posted: April 3, 2024 | View More »

Water Main Break Repairs Begin at Fourth Avenue and E. Locust Street

UPDATE 4-10-24: Crews have re-opened the road for the night. They were not able to locate the main break, so they will try again tomorrow, weather permitting. City crews will now begin work to repair a water main break near N. Fourth Avenue and East Locust Street. The intersection of 4th Avenue and E. Locust […]

Posted: April 10, 2024 | View More »

Annual Chamber Golf Outing Registration Open!

Annual Chamber Golf Outing Registration is now open for the Annual Chamber Golf outing. The Golf Outing will take place on Friday, May 17th at Wee-Ma-Tuk Hills Country Club! $350 for a team, includes: golf fees, 2 golf carts, game chances, mulligans, pink tees and lunch. There is limited space, so get your team register […]

Posted: March 25, 2022 | View More »