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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!
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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Canton Farmers Market Vendor Meeting Set for April 25th Canton Main Street is excited for their twelfth season of hosting Canton Farmers Market in downtown Canton. The market will open on Saturday, June 1st in conjunction with Canton Main Street’s, Art on Main Fine Arts Festival. The market is held every Saturday morning from June […]
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