The 618 Now

By O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce

Join Jessica Lotz and Jonathan Simmons Friday mornings for a snapshot of what’s happening in the O’Fallon and Shiloh (Illinois) area right now. We’ll give highlights of new developments and projects, ... more

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The 618 Now episodes:

December 29, 2023 Our ”one little word” resolution for 2024
On this week's episode, Nick and Jess (or Jessica?) share their thoughts on 2024!
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December 22, 2023 Nick and Jessica are no Santa
We're off this week to enjoy time with family and friends. We hope you have the best holiday available to you!

-Nick and Jess
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December 15, 2023Santa is bringing hotels and tacos
In this episode, we discuss business developments that round out 2023, which include some new restaurants and hotels. Don't forget the city maintains an interactive website to keep you updated on projects!

Lead In applications are open with a January 9th deadline to apply.

Thanks to our podcast partner, The Violence Prevention Center.

On the calendar:
Check out Auffenberg's Hometown Holiday Cheer maps of local, festively decorated houses! Here's route one and here's route two!
Win cash with the Chamber's Wing Walk and It Pays to Buy Local promotions, both end on Dec 16th.
Wed, Dec 20th is the final day to ordered catered holiday meals from The Regency Conf center.
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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December 08, 2023An entire episode of just fun facts!
Fun fact: this entire episode is all just fun facts!
We recap some fun and interesting things about our community by sharing random tidbits of information, including a recently released documentary about an OFallon non-profit dedicated to eradicating illiteracy. When you have 10-mins, you'll want to check this out.
On the calendar:
Sat, Dec 9th 8am-11am OFallon Police's Breakfast with Santa
Sat, Dec 9th 9am-noon Shiloh's Breakfast with Sant
Sat, Dec 9th 2-6pm Home for the Holidays Market @ OFallon Station, schedule of events
Sat, Dec 9th 2-6pm Junior Makers Market @ the VFW
Thurs, Dec 14 5-7pm Santa and the Grinch at Serra Honda
Friday, Dec 15 12-4pm Donate blood at Fire Station HQ
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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14min
December 01, 2023Holiday Happenings
In this episode, we discuss Small Business Saturday and local holiday happenings!

On the calendar:
Tues, Dec 5 from 5-7pm, Forward 50 project
Sat, Dec 9th 8am-11am OFallon Police's Breakfast with Santa
Sat, Dec 9th 9am-noon Shiloh's Breakfast with Santa
Sat, Dec 9th 2-6pm Home for the Holidays Market @ OFallon Station, schedule of events
Sat, Dec 9th 2-6pm Junior Makers Market @ the VFW
Thurs, Dec 14 5-7pm Santa and the Grinch at Serra Honda
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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10min
November 22, 2023 Bonus episode: O-Town Proud in NYC
You won't even believe the insane schedule our OTHS Marching Panthers have as they prepare to march in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade!
We are SO PROUD of our student musicians and are very thankful to all of the volunteers and staff who are making this once-in-a-lifetime trip possible!
Tune into KSDK News Channel 5 and catch their performance towards the end of the parade! Way to make us O-Town Proud!!
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4min
November 17, 2023It cost $30k to get out of jail
Best wishes to the Marching Panthers as they march in the Thanksgiving Day Macy's Parade!

In this episode, we discuss:
National Philanthropy Day
Scouting For Food
Local community members raised $30,000 in ONE night by "going to jail" for a good cause
On the calendar
Sat, Nov 18th 9am-noon Vine Street Thanksgiving market @ OFallon Station
Sat, Nov 18th 12-4pm Kloss Furnitures Cops'N'Kids fundraiser in support of OFallon Police
Sat, Nov 25th @ 6pm OFallon Illuminated Holiday Parade
Friday, Dec 1 - Sun Dec 3 OTHS Madrigal Dinner
Chamber's Wing Walk
Chamber's It Pays to Buy Local Promotion

Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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10min
November 10, 2023Veterans Day in our community
In this episode, we discuss A1C Biana Groft, a Romanian immigrant who became a US Citizen and serves in our Armed Forces.

We talk about places to order your Thanksgiving meals from including The Regency, O-Town Food Hall and Taphouse, and The Happy Bakery.

Veterans Day services are:
Sat, Nov 11 @ 11am @ First Baptist Church O'Fallon
Sat, Nov 11 @ 2pm VFW's Veterans Day Parade
Sat, Nov 18 @ 9:30-11:30am Ujima (3714 Penrose St, STL) - service activity transforming a beautiful green landscape that creates space for fresh food, native plants, outdoor education, jobs, healing and justice. Register here.
Sun, Nov 19 @ 3-4pm Free yoga with Moonbird Yoga
On the calendar,
Fri, Nov 10 - Sunday Nov 12th OTHS Production of Pandemonium
Sat, Nov 11 9-5, Sunday Nov 12 11-4 Steven Mueller Florist Holiday Open House
Sat, Nov 11 7am-noon Township Rummage Sale
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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12min
November 03, 2023To Scott AFB from a Kenyan refugee camp: a Veterans Day tribute
Understanding our veterans and their stories is a powerful way to honor their sacrifice and service. This week, we highlight Airman Salat Ali, a Somalian born in a Kenyan refugee camp who is now an American citizen serving in the US Air Force. He's achieving his dreams while serving to protect his adopted homeland.

On the calendar:
Sat, Nov 4 9-5pm and Sunday, Nov 5th 10-4 OTHS Annual Craft Fair @ Smiley Campus
Tues, Nov 7 5-7pm and Thurs Nov 9 5-7pm Forward 50 public meetings
Sat, Nov 11 @ 11am Veterans' Day Observance ceremony @ First Baptist Church of OFallon
Thursday, Nov 9 - Sunday Nov 12 OTHS Theater production of Pandemonium
Sat, Nov 11 @ 2pm Veterans' Day Parade in Downtown OFallon (rain or shine)
Sat, Dec 9th Kids' Craft Fair @ the VFW. Vendors being accepted now. Email [email protected]
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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10min
October 27, 2023We are hopeful this holiday season...
Wrapping up our series on community volunteers, we highlight Journey of Hope, the area's only maternity home. They're helping others on a very personal and impactful level!
Special thanks to our podcast partner, The Violence Prevention Center.
On the calendar:
Sat, Oct 28th noon-3pm Rotary Halloween Parade and downtown trick-or-treating
Sat, Oct 28th 1-4pm Trunk or Treating at Serra Honda
Sat, Oct 28th 5-8pm Halloween Hunt in the Downtown District
Tues, Oct 31st 6-9 pm Trick or Treating hours in the community, plus Safe Spots with hay rides, games, food and candy at the VFW, American Legion, and Fire Station #1 on E Washington.
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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How many episodes does The 618 Now have?

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