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 podcast currently has 157 episodes available.

The 618 Now episodes:

May 05, 2023Let’s talk about the $103 million budget!
In this episode, we discuss:
the City's recently passed $103 million balanced budget
the Build OFallon Fund which is bringing more pickle ball courts and some improvements to OFallon Station
the outdoor fitness station coming to the Family Sports Park
podcast partner Carrollton Bank
On the calendar:
May 5th, Food Truck Friday at The Weingarten
May 5th, Party in the Park @ Soulcial Kitchen
Tues, May 11, @ 6pm Pub Table Historian @ Gears - The visual and performing arts history in O'Fallon
Sat, Sunday May 13-14 Air Show at Scott Air Force Base
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6min
April 28, 202385% of these will not exist by 2030
In this episode, we discuss:
the 650 8th graders who visited the Chamber's recent career fair
a report that says 85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 hadn't been invented as of 2018!
Companies metaverse existence
On the calendar:
Friday, April 28 Food Truck Fridays at The Weingarten
Sat, April 29 Final Micro Market at O'Fallon Station
Tues, May 2 5pm Chamber's book club, Radical Candor, moderated by Lisa Vorce.
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6min
April 21, 2023The clinic that is cultivating change in our community
In this episode, we discuss:
The Hope Clinic and Autism Acceptance Month
They have a clinic in O'Fallon and a Learning Academy in Edwardsville, IL
Our podcast partner, Home Heating and Cooling- locally and veteran owned
On the calendar:
Sat, April 22 8am-2pm OTHS Band Booster yard sale
Thurs, April 27- Monday, May 1 Friends of the Library Book Sale
We promoted The Happy Bakery's Mother's Day brunch, but it has since sold out!
Sunday, May 14 Mother's Day Brunch at The Regency Conf center
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7min
April 14, 2023The one about food!!
In this episode, we bust out the digital game board and discuss all things food!!
BRUCH options include June's Breakfast + Patio, The Happy Bakery, O-Town Food Hall and Tap House, and Sweet Katie Bee's
Daily specials include $5 burgers and fries at 1st Street Lounge, Taco Tues at The American Legion and $7 sushi rolls at Wasabi Sushi Bar, Weds are free mini charcuterie sample with a drink purchase at Boarding House Bistro, Thursdays are Wings by the Moose Lodge (at the American Legion), and Fridays are a fish fry at the Legion.
Up and coming places include Outback Steakhouse (on Central Park, across from the Drury Inn), Le Ono in the Downtown District and a soon-to-opened restaurant inside the VFW Post 805.
On the calendar:
Fri, April 14 and Sat, Aril 15 Veterans Songwriting Retreat
Fri, April 4-8pm Yard Sale drop off
Sat, April 22 8am-2pm OTHS Band Boosters Yard Sale
Sat, Apr 22 9am-noon Micro Market at O'Fallon Station
Sat, April 22 9am-1pm Electronics Recycling Event Shiloh
Sat, April 22 @ 6pm An Evening with Mr. Lincoln
Sat, April 29 @ 6pm O'That Jazz
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9min
April 07, 2023Welcome new neighbors, here’s a restaurant guide!
In this episode, we discuss:
the Chamber has resources to help residents
Welcome to OFallon guide
Restaurant guide
Meeting spaces and catering guide
On the calendar:
Fri, April 14 and Sat, Aril 15 Veterans Songwriting Retreat
Fri, April 4-8pm Yard Sale drop off
Sat, April 22 8am-2pm OTHS Band Boosters Yard Sale
Sat, April 22 9am-1pm Electronics Recycling Event Shiloh
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5min
March 31, 2023Award winning businesses
In this episode, we discuss:
The Chamber's Annual Salute to Business Award winners
Sat, April 1st @ 10am VFW Post 805's 0.1K Race
Podcast Partner, Vine Street Market
Sat, April 1 9am-noon, Micro Market Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station
Sat, April 22 @ 6pm Evening with Lincoln @ OFallon Station
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8min
March 24, 2023Concert Summer Nights are right around the corner
In this episode, we discuss:
Summer concert series coming to the Downtown District!
Family friendly concerts where you can bring your own chair and hang out for hours of entertainment
Podcast Partner, The Bike Surgeon and their Tues night rides
Calendar:
Sat, March 25 Electronics Recycling 9am-noon
Thurs, Marcy 30 @ 7pm OTHS Winter Guard Community Performance @ Milburn Campus
OTHS Spring Musical Beauty and the Beast
Fri, 3/31 @ 7pm
Sat, 4/1 @ 2pm + @7pm
Sun, @ 2pm
We interviewed Reilly Bickle, Gage Williams and Abby Samuelson about their time spent on the production!
Purchase tickets here- they're selling out quickly!
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12min
March 17, 2023You will love this new map!
In this episode, we discuss:
O'Fallon's new interactive development map- keep up with what's being built around town!
the city's On Demand app which is a convenient way for residents to submit service requests directly to the city. Requests may be submitted online or using a smartphone. Search your app store for "OFallon on Demand."
our weekly podcast partner, Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station!
On the calendar:
Friday, March 17th @ 5pm Downtown District St. Patrick's Day Grub Crawl
Sat, March 18th 9am-noon, Vine Street Micro Market @ OFallon Station
Wed, March 22 @ 10am Shiloh's Meeting with the Mayor
Friday March 31- Sunday April 2 OTHS' Beauty and the Beast @ Milburn Campus. Purchase tickets here.
Sat, April 1st VFW Post 805's 0.1K Race
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7min
March 10, 2023For the first time in state history...
In this episode, we discuss:
OTHS Lady Panthers won their first State Championship title and it was a CRAZY good game! Watch highlights here. Great job team!
The Barn, a new sports and recreation complex coming to O'Fallon
Podcast Partner, Carrollton Bank!
the calendar:
Thurs, March 16 @ 6:30pm OFallon Candidates' Forum (25 days until the April 4th election!)
Friday, March 17 Downtown District Grub Crawl
Sat, March 18 Vine Street Micro Market 9am-noon
March 31 - April 2 OTHS Spring Musical of Beauty and the Beast at the Milburn Campus. Purchase tickets here.
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7min
March 03, 2023The one about farmers’ markets and fighter jets!
In this episode, we discuss:
Tomorrow (Sat, March 4th) is the first Micro Market of the season at O'Fallon Station!
why we're hearing so many fighter jet aircraft over the skies of O'Fallon and Shiloh!
The Scott Air Force Base Air Show is coming up May 13-14th- over 100,000 visitors are expected to attend the 2-day event
On the calendar:
Sat, March 4 9am-noon Vine Street Market Micro Market at O'Fallon Station
Sat, March 4 6pm The Great OTHS Puzzle Race at the Smiley Campus
Sun, March 5 8am Top of the Morning 5K race at Toolen's Running Start
Thurs, March 9 6:30pm Shiloh Trustee Candidate Forum
Thurs, March 16 6:30pm OFallon Candidate Forum
Sat, March 11 Doors open at 6pm, trivia starts at 6:30pm OTHS Band Booster Movie Night Trivia
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7min

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How many episodes does The 618 Now have?

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