The City of Canton - Illinois

09/14/2026

Tazewell County Asphalt is planning to begin milling work on Tuesday, September 15th. They will then pave on Wednesday, September 16th.

Mill and overlay work will be completed on the following streets:

Olive Street from 11th Avenue to 13th Avenue
Avenue C from Oak Street to Hickory Street)
Beech Street from Main Street to Avenue B
6th Avenue from Cherry Street to Hickory Street
Hickory Street from 6th Avenue to Curve

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09/02/2026

The City offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7th. Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, September 8th, along with Tuesday’s regular route.

Dumpster Days will also start on Tuesday, September 8th, at the street garage at 520 West Locust- Tuesday through Friday, September 12th, from 8:00am to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00pm

Dumpsters will be placed at the street garage for residents to dispose of unwanted items. Residents of Canton dumping items will need a photo I.D that verifies a Canton address.

There will be a limit of one visit per household.

Please remember when placing your items in the dumpster that the following items will not be accepted:

Appliances, electronics, televisions, computers, monitors, tires, batteries, yard waste, paint, and excessive construction materials.

Staff will also be on-site to monitor what is placed in the dumpsters.

For more information, contact the Public Works office at 309-647-5022.

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08/27/2026

Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief teams are helping local families with flood recovery this week.

If you’ve cleaned out your flooded basement and only need disinfectant to kill and prevent mold, stop by Temple Baptist Church in Canton on Thursday or Friday this week to receive it for FREE.

Bring a milk jug, sprayer, or other suitable container. Please share with anyone who may need it!

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08/21/2026

Canton is excited to launch the Downtown Entertainment District, creating a new way for residents and visitors to enjoy downtown during designated events and approved dates and times.
When the district is activated, patrons may purchase an alcoholic beverage from a participating business and carry it within the designated Entertainment District in an approved container.
But this is not a “free-for-all.” The Downtown Entertainment District has specific rules and requirements in place to help ensure the program is safe, responsible, and enjoyable for everyone.

Customers must:
• Be 21 or older
• Wear an approved Entertainment District wristband
• Carry only one alcoholic beverage at a time
• Use an approved can or plastic cup no larger than 16 ounces
• Keep beverages within the designated district boundaries
• Purchase your beverage from a participating business

Glass containers, outside alcohol, and open beverages outside the designated boundaries are not permitted. Alcohol may also not be consumed on streets, in parking lots, parks, or green spaces unless specifically approved as part of an activated special event.
Our downtown businesses and the City of Canton are working together to make this program successful. Participating establishments will help monitor and enforce the requirements within their businesses, while the City will provide oversight and support to help keep the district organized and properly regulated.
The Entertainment District will operate only during designated events and on approved dates and times. When it is not activated, normal City ordinances and liquor laws remain in effect.

Want to Know More?
For the full rules, Entertainment District boundaries, participating businesses, and information on when the district is activated, visit:
https://www.cantonillinois.org/community/downtown-entertainment-district/

We’re excited about this new opportunity for downtown and appreciate the partnership of our local businesses, their staff, and the community in making it a safe, responsible, and enjoyable experience.

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

To further assist the citizens of Canton during the flood cleanup, the City is offering access to dumpsters at 520 West Locust, in the lower lot, STARTING TOMORROW from 7:00am to 3:30pm through the rest of the week. If you have damaged items from flooding that you need to dispose of and can take to the site, you may do so this week. This is in addition to the residential curbside pick-up for residents impacted by basement flooding.

Please: No appliances, electronics, televisions, computers, monitors, tires, batteries, yard waste, paint, or excessive construction materials.

08/17/2026

Good afternoon – Elm Street from White Ct to First Ave will be closed to traffic this afternoon, starting around 12:30pm, for concrete repair. This road will be closed for the rest of the day and overnight.

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08/16/2026

City officials are asking Canton residents to place all of their flood-related items on the terrace. The City will waive all bulk item fees for these items until further notice.

Residents are asked to place inside flood items in a separate pile from yard waste, as they require separate trucks. Please cut and roll up any carpeting for easier removal. City workers will still not be able to take appliances but residents may still place them on the terrace.

If you have a large number of flood debris and or items, please call the City of Canton’s Public Works Office tomorrow at 647-5022 and leave your address for more efficient pick up.

Also, residents are encouraged to record any damage with photographs and documents for any potential flood assistance that could be received in the future. Do not contact the City with that information at this time. If the City requires that information at a later date, an announcement will be posted on this page.

08/14/2026

UPDATE: The boil order for this area has been lifted.

A boil order has been issued until further notice for E Elm Street from White Ct to First Ave.

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