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:

February 24, 2023Stealth community group helping students flourish
In this episode, we discuss:
The high school Endowment Fund and it's recent special round of grant funding to help various students and organizations
Friday, May 5th is the Endowment Fund's largest Fundraiser
The Chamber is hosting our annual 8th Grade Career Fair on April 24th- join about 70 other career role models in meeting with students throughout the day to teach them about your industry or job! Contact Debbie, [email protected], if you have a unique or interesting job and want to participate.
Sat, Feb 25th is the Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics. Join the O'Fallon Police Dept's team and take the plunge to help athletes!
Friday, March 3rd is the Estelle Kampmeyer PTO's Glow Bingo Fundraiser
Sunday, March 5th is the Top of the Morning 5K at Toolen's Running Start
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February 17, 2023When an empty bowl raises $10,000
In this episode, we discuss:
The O'Fallon Woman's Club Empty Bowl lunch coming up on Wed, Feb 22 from 11am-2pm at Gateway Classic Cars. This is the social event of the year and raises $10,000 for the O'Fallon Food Pantry.
Tickets can be purchased for $10 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, FurChild, Carrollton Bank or at the door during the event.
Sat, Feb 22nd is the Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics of Southern Illinois. Join the largest fundraising team in the state, the O'Fallon Police Department, by either plunging or just donating :)
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5min
February 10, 2023Celebrating our 100th episode!
In this episode, we discuss:
our 100th episode!!
energy rates in O'Fallon and Shiloh
Super Bowl fun facts!
Wed, Feb 15th @ 5:30pm is the Chamber's Book Club hosted by Matt Smallheer.
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7min
February 03, 2023Artificial intelligence: business friend or foe?
In this episode, we discuss:
artificial intelligence and how businesses are using it
tax season is underway and the AARP offers free tax preparation services through the O'Fallon Public Library. You do not have to be a senior citizen or a card holder of the library to use this service!
Friday & Sat Feb 3 and 4th: Bank of O'Fallon Shootout at OTHS. We covered it and all of the excitement of this year's talent in last week's episode.
Fri, Feb 10th is the Sweetheart's Dance (formerly the Father/Daughter dance) at the Regency Conf center. Ticket price includes dinner, flowers, dancing and a professional photo.
Sat, Feb 11th at noon is a corn hole tournament at the VFW sponsored by the Friends of Scott SCCS Rotary Club.
Wed, Feb 22nd 11am-2pm is the Empty Bowl Lunch hosted by the O'Fallon Woman's Club in support of the O'Fallon Food Pantry.
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6min
January 27, 2023Top talent coming to OFallon
In this episode, we discuss:
Two of the top nationally ranked high school basketball players are coming to Bank of O'Fallon's Shootout Feb 3 and 4th. It's a huge community event! Tickets will sell out!
#1 IL team will attempt to secure bragging rights against the #1 MO team too!
OTHS now offers free 24/7 tutoring for students
Sat, Jan 28th is Brian Keller Day in the Downtown District- enjoy a downtown trivia walk and art/photograph expo beginning at 1pm
Tues, Jan 31st is the Band Boosters Skating fundraiser at SkateCity from 6-8pm, $7 admission and $4 rentals
Thurs, Feb 2nd is a job fair with O'Fallon Parks and Rec
Vine Street Market at OFallon Station is now accepting vendor applications for the upcoming market season!
Summer camps for Parks and Recreation are filling up quickly- consider signing up the kids now before spots sell out.
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9min
January 20, 2023Who spent $1M in just 2 weekends?
In this episode, we discuss:
visitors to the Family Sports Park had an estimated $1M of economic impact over 2 weekends this past fall and over $2.6M in the last 4 months- money that goes into our local economy to support businesses
a few good deeds that helped out elementary students recently
Sat, Jan 28th is Brian Keller Day in the Downtown District
Friday and Sat, Feb 3 and 4th is the Bank of O'Fallon Shootout at OTHS- a great community event that draws top basketball talent throughout the state.
Wed, Feb 15 @ 5:30pm is the Chamber Book club hosted by Matt Smallheer at The Tye-Dyed Iguana. We're reading The Pumpkin Plan!
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6min
January 13, 2023We are leaving meetings behind in 2022!
In this episode, we discuss:
the myth of Blue Monday
what we're leaving in 2022 and what we're bringing into 2023!
research that shows "brain writing" is more effective than brainstorming
sneak peek into some economic impact data we'll cover in next week's episode
Sat, Jan 28 is Brian Keller day in downtown OFallon!
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8min
January 06, 2023Roadmap for 2023
In this episode, we discuss:
the City of O'Fallon's recent Citizens' Survey and how that can help decision making for 2023
The Girl Scouts of Southern IL is looking for businesses and pop up places where the troops can set up in late January and into February to sell their Girl Scout cookies. Please reach out to Kara Wolf Berg, Community Engagement Manager, if you are able to help them out! 800-345-6858 | [email protected]
Congrats to the newly selected Lead In Class of 2023!
On the calendar:
Jan 9th is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day- thank you to all who protect and serve!
Jan 12 @ 6pm is Pub Table Historian at Gears inside The Bike Surgeon
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9min
December 30, 2022 That’s a wrap on 2022!
We're taking off this week, but we hope everyone has a safe and happy new years!
We're back next week with a full episode about how others are planning for 2023.
See you then!
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3min
December 23, 2022 Christmas with Nick and Jess
Happy Holidays! We're taking the week off, but are wishing everyone the best holiday available to you!
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2min

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