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Whether you are visiting us, or are thinking of calling Canton home, we will make you feel welcome!
Canton Utility Services Emergency Management Alerts Business DevelopmentCanton, Illinios is a great place to visit or raise your family! With a low cost of living and a high quality of life, Canton has close proximity to the Peoria metro area. Over 1,400 acres of open public parks, access to a great educational system from kindergarten to community college, a free privately funded public library and a state-of-the-art hospital and clinic providing first class healthcare.
The cool ambiance of a historic downtown with a one-of-a-kind city park situated at its center. Ample opportunities for employment with over 300 businesses. Retiree focused community initiatives and learning opportunities. Whether you are visiting, or are thinking of calling Canton home, our community will make you feel welcome!
Events are being planned for June 20th through June 29th, 2025!
Canton is on the brink of a momentous milestone – our Bicentennial Celebration! To honor this significant occasion, we have 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 […]
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New Schedule Offers Earlier Pick Ups For Thurs/Fri Routes The City of Canton will begin the Leaf Pick-up Program starting Monday, November 4, 2024. Please place leaves on the terrace where possible. Please do not put any leaves in the street. We will pick up leaves, weather permitting, until the first snow. And please do […]
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The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Presents the 3rd Annual Holiday Lightshow Lightshows run from December 6th thru December 29th Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only. Show times are 5:30 – 8:30 pm inside Big Creek Park in Canton, IL.
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UPDATE 10:51am: This main break has been repaired, water has been restored, and a Boil Order is NOT needed this time. City crews are repairing a water main break on North Main Street and East Alder Road. Water will be turned off on N. Main from Alder Road to the Village of Norris until repairs […]
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Bridge Repair Project Expected to Last 4-5 Weeks Be advised that repairs to the West Walnut Street Bridge over Big Creek will begin on Monday, October 14, 2024. This street will remain open to traffic in two reduced-width lanes; however, the sidewalk and walking trail access on the South side of Walnut Street before and […]
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