Millikin Heights

We're off and running with our 2026 season! Join us this Sunday and Monday for a collection of new music (as well as some familiar favorites)!

Bulky Item Pickup: all Decatur residential customers have access to 5 pickups

As part of basic waste collection service, residential Decatur customers have five (5) separate bulky waste collections each year, with each collection allowing up to five (5) bulky items. Each pickup may include removal of only one (1) household appliance such as a refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, etc. and not more than four other items.

Please note, you must schedule the pickup with your garbage hauler:

- Waste Management: Use www.WM.com and sign in/create your account, use the live chat at bottom right, or call 800-796-9696

- GFL: Use www.gflenv.com or call 217-935-5652

- Jeremy Doolin Disposal: 217-422-5298

- Doolin Disposal: 217-423-1680

- Murrell's Disposal: 217-519-0910

https://www.decaturil.gov/323/Garbage-Recycling-Yard-Waste-Information

We’re thrilled to welcome the “Nature in Your Neighborhood” program with the Macon County Conservation District! Starting this June, Kids will explore the natural beauty right in their local park.

Special Thanks to the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation for their generous support in making this program possible.

🚔🥫 Help us Pack the Cruiser and support Northeast Community Fund! 🥫🚔

Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Kroger (1818 Airport Plaza Dr.) as we collect non-perishable food items for local families in need.

Every donation makes a difference, and together we can help stock the shelves and support our community! 💙

Stop by, say hello, and help us Pack the Cruiser!

Teen Driving Classes to meet the State of Illinois requirement ages 15-16
10 spots available as of today
Parent Orientation and Student Orientation must be attended
Please call the center for more information
Classes start June 1st 2026

Memorial Day

Today is the day to celebrate History Happens in Decatur. IL! We look forward to seeing you at our many historic sites and will be posting our scheduled events throughout the day.
Free Trolley rides too!

👏 Ⓜ️ Congratulations to Big Blue Baseball for winning both the CCIW regular season and tournament titles!

After a HISTORIC CCIW Championship run, the Big Blue will also open the 2026 NCAA Division III Tournament at our very own Workman Family Baseball Field, set for May 15-17.

🗓️ Friday, May 15 | 2:30 p.m.
📍 Workman Family Baseball Field
🆚 Wisconsin-La Crosse

Help us cheer on Millikin Baseball at our home field!

🔗 Read more and see Monday’s NCAA Division III Baseball Selection Show watch party: https://ow.ly/Imki50YZ3Qb

📸 Photos by Kemper Koslofski