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:

September 22, 2023The cool Nick shares about Lead In
In this episode, we talk with Nick Stewart, a Class of 2023 Lead In graduate, about his experience this year. What advice does he give people who want to apply but don't feel like they're qualified? Which community leader would he spend the day with if given the chance?
Applications are open for the Class of 2024!
On the calendar:
Friday, Sept 22 6pm Live music at June's Breakfast + Patio
Sat, Sept 23 8am Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station
Sat, Sept 23 9-noon, Electronics Recycling @ Carriel
Sept 29th Tip-A-Cop 4-9pm @ Texas Roadhouse
Sat, Sept 30th 8am Chalk it up to Art
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15min
September 15, 2023 $44 million: developing our community
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10min
September 08, 2023Let’s celebrate good news and eligible wins!
In this episode, we discuss good news all around!! We live in an amazing community and we enjoy celebrating everyday wins!
The new All-Abilities Playground is nearly complete in the city's Community Park!
The OFallon Police raised several thousands of dollars this past weekend selling th- Special Olympics merch at Schnuck's
The OFallon Public Library has a new shaded outdoor patio!
The OTHS Band Boosters raised over $10,000 last weekend!
Thanks for First National Bank of Waterloo, this week's podcast partner!
On the calendar:
Fri & Sat Sept 8 & 9 Shiloh's 70th Annual Homecoming
Sat, Sept 9th 8am-noon Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station
Sat, Sept 9th 10am-noon Touch-A-Truck in the city's Community Park
Sat, Sept 9th 10am-5pm BaconFest in the Downtown District
Come dunk Chief Brueggeman at 11am!
Friday, Sept 29th 4-9pm Tip-A-Cop @ Texas Roadhouse in support of Special Olympics
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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9min
September 01, 2023OFallon’s role in a $98B industry
In this episode, we discuss:
Sports tourism as an industry and it's multi-million impact on our community
O'Fallon Police are hosting the Rape Aggression Defense for Women course- that begins Sept 5th. View info and the application.
O'Fallon Police are also hosting their annual Citizens Police Academy- that begins on Sept 6th. View info here and register here.
O'Fallon Police will be at Schnuck's on Seven Hills Rd on Friday, Sept 1 from 4-8pm, Sat, Sept 2 from 10-6pm, and Sunday Sept 3 from 10-6pm selling Special Olympics Torch Run merchandise! Stop by and say hi!
This week's podcast partner is First National Bank of Waterloo!
On the calendar:
Friday, Sept 1 6pm Live music at June's Breakfast + Patio in Shiloh
Sat, Sept 2 V@ 8am Vine Street Market at OFallon Station
Friday, Sept 8 @ noon Greg Yank Memorial Golf Tournament and Golf Ball drop
Friday, Sept 8 @ 5pm Shiloh's Homecoming
Sat, Sept 9 @ 4pm Shiloh's Homecoming

Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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8min
August 25, 2023Flying solo today
In this episode, we discuss the calendar:
Friday, Aug 25 and Sat, Aug 26 CityFest
Click here for full schedule of events
Includes live stream broadcast of the parade on Sat from KSDK's 5+ app
Tues, Aug 29th 6:30pm OFallon Community Cub Pack Sign up event, pavilion 4 in the community park
Friday, Sept 1 from 4-8m, and Sat, Sept 2 from 10-6pm OFallon Police will be at Schnuck's on Seven Hills selling merchandise and collecting money for special olympians.
Friday, Sept 8th Greg Yank Memorial Golf Tournament and ball drop
Podcast Partner, Oasis
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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5min
August 18, 2023Highway 50 in 2050
In this episode, we discuss:
The 20-year Great Streets project that is underway now!
This $500k grant will help Highway 50 be reimagined in ways that increase community and commerce
Podcast Partner, Destinations by Ellen!
On the calendar:
Friday, Aug 18th @ 6pm Live music at June's Breakfast + Patio in Shiloh
Sat, Aug 19th 8am Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station
8am Free yoga from Moonbird yoga
9am Live Music starts
Sat, Aug 19th 8am-2pm OTHS Fall Yard Sale at 600 S Smiley (Smiley Campus)
Sun, Aug 20th 10am-5pm OTHS Mattress Sale at 600 S Smiley (Smiley campus)
Friday & Sat Aug 25 and 26th is CityFest
Applications are open for the Citizen Police Academy hosted by the OFallon Police Department
Vendors, crafters, markers and sponsors are needed for the VFW's BaconFest
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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8min
August 11, 2023But HOW is the summer over already?!
Nick and Jess are off this week; they'll be back next week with regular content!

On the calendar:
Friday, Aug 11th @ 6pm Live music at June's Breakfast + Patio in Shiloh
Sat, Aug 12th 8am Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station
8am Free yoga from Moonbird yoga
9am Live Music starts
Sat, Aug 19th 8am-2pm OTHS Fall Yard Sale at 600 S Smiley (Smiley Campus)
Sun, Aug 20th 10am-5pm OTHS Mattress Sale at 600 S Smiley (Smiley campus)
Friday & Sat Aug 25 and 26th is CityFest
Applications are open for the Citizen Police Academy hosted by the OFallon Police Department
Vendors, crafters, markers and sponsors are needed for the VFW's BaconFest
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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4min
August 04, 2023Chamber check-in!
In this episode, check in on Chamber of Commerce happenings!
Nick says we're a group of people dedicated to making our community the best place to live and work! Ahhhhh, thanks Nick!
Restaurant Roulette is a popular event right now.
Business over Breakfast brings in over 35+ attendees a month for networking. If you want to present at a Business, let Debbie know, [email protected]
Lead In is accepting applications for our Class of 2024 (Feb-Oct 2024)
Our golf tournament is coming up! There's still time to register to sponsor or play!
Thanks to our podcast partner this week, Vine Street Market at OFallon Station!
On the calendar:
Friday, Aug 4 6:30pm Movie Night in the Park featuring Super-Pets!
Friday, Aug 4 @ 7pm Marching Panthers Community Preview Show of Wednesday at the OTHS Football Stadium
Friday, Aug 4 6pm Live music at June's Breakfast + Patio
Sat, Aug 5 8am Vine Street Market and the Watermelon Eating contest!
Thurs, Aug 10 @ 6pm Pub Table Historian @ Gears inside The Bike Surgeon.
Thurs, Aug 10th @ 7pm Auffenberg's Sunset Concert Series Featuring RetroNerds
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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11min
July 28, 2023Unreachable days!
In this episode, we discuss:
Services available at the OFallon Public Library, including study rooms
Book time with Kelli, the Social Work intern
Jess' Unreachable Days
Podcast Partner, Destinations by Ellen
On the calendar:
June's Live music is CANCELED for 7/28
Sat, 7/29 8am Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station
Sat, 7/29 @ 6pm Miss OFallon Pageant @ Milburn Campus
Thurs, 8/3 5pm District Nights Concert Series
Sat, 8/4 @ 6:30pm Family Movie Night in the Park featuring Super Pets (Community Park) FREE
Aug 22 Student job fair at OTHS
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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8min
July 21, 2023Avg car payments reach record highs
In this episode, we went broad on the topic and discussed car sales for the first 6 months of 2023. Our podcast partner this week is Destinations by Ellen!

On the calendar:
Friday, July 21 6pm live music at June's Breakfast + Patio
Sat, July 22 8am Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station
Wed, July 26 7pm Shiloh Music in the Park featuring The Waterloo Band
Sat, July 29th 12-4pm A Wizard's Birthday in the Downtown District
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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5min

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