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:

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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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
December 16, 2022Unique honors within our community...
In this episode, we discuss:
Who's playing for one of the world's most prestigious music, band and orchestra clinics via special invitation
Local celebrity and 911 telecommunicator awarded a trip to Washington DC!
Wreaths Across America the local efforts to honor community Veterans
On the calendar:
12/16 @ 7pm OTHS Red Carpet Preview Concert @ Milburn campus
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6min
December 09, 2022Housing price or Nicks Christmas gift...
In this episode, we discuss:
Avg housing prices
Chamber by the numbers
Shoutout to listener Janelle!
Sat, Dec 10th 8am-11am is O'Fallon Police Department's Breakfast with Santa
Sat, Dec 10th 11am-3pm Tinsel Around Town and free gift wrapping at The Medicine Shoppe inside the Schwarz Center in the Downtown District
Sat, Dec 10th, 3:30pm-7:30pm Winter Market at O'Fallon Station
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7min
December 02, 2022Why did over 12,000 IL residents dial 211 last year?
In this episode, we discuss:
Why over 12,000 people in IL called 211 last year
How the United Way serves as community dispatchers to help connect people in need with services that can help them
How the United Way distributes over $1,000,000/week in the St. Louis/Metro East area
Wed, Dec 7th 8:30-4pm is collection day at the Chamber office for the Annual Cookie Drop for the airmen at Scott Air Force Base.
Thurs, Dec 8th @ 6pm is Pub table Historian at Gears inside Bike Surgeon
Sat, Dec 10th 8am-11am is O'Fallon Police Dept's Breakfast with Santa. Admission is free.
Sat, Dec 10th 9am-noon is Shiloh's Breakfast with Santa. $5 admission.
Sat, Dec 10th 3:30-7:30pm Winter Market @ Ofallon Station
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9min
November 25, 2022Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving!
We've taken this week off, but cover some upcoming events:
Sat, Nov 26 is Small Business Saturday!
Sat, Nov 26 @ 6pm is the Illuminated Holiday Parade in Downtown O'Fallon
Dec 2-4 is the OTHS Madrigal Dinner @ the Milburn Campus. Pre-event ticket sales have ended but you can show up at each performance and purchase tickets at will-call.
Win cash in the Snowman Selfie Contest. Runs now thru Dec 19th. Over 30 snowmen are around town. Snap a selfie with them, share the photo in the comments of this FB post and be entered to win CASH!
Win cash in the It Pays to Buy Local contest which runs now thru Dec 19th. Shop participating stores, submit your receipt and receive 1 entry for every $10 spent ($55 receipt = 5 entries).
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5min
November 18, 2022The holiday season is so Madrigal!
In this episode, we discuss:
Residential developments
Tomorrow, Sat, Nov 19th is Scouting For Food
Thanksgiving options
Thanksgiving meals to-go from The Regency
Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal @ Faith Lutheran Church 11am-1:30pm
Interview with OTHS Madrigal students about the upcoming Madrigal Dinner and Beggar's Feast
Friday & Sat Nov 18 & 19th @ 7:30pm Radium Girls theater production at OTHS (Milburn campus)
Sunday, Nov 20 @ 3pm Radium Girls production at OTHS Milburn
Sunday, Nov 20 11am-4pm Kids' Craft Fair @ VFW
Sat, Nov 26 Small Business Saturday
Sat, Nov 26 @ 6pm Illuminated Holiday Parade
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11min
November 11, 2022The gals who glowed!
In this episode, we discuss:
the largest, single day food drive in the nation started here in St. Louis
Scouting for Food is coming up! "Hey Siri... remind me to set out the food donations!"
Donate food OR donate money by texting "ScoutFood" to 91999. Every $1 donated provides up to 4 meals.
Radium Girls! We interviewed several of the student actors from the upcoming theater production at OTHS. Shows are Thurs, Nov 17 - Sunday Nov 20th.
Tues, Nov 16 @ 5:30pm in the Fairfield Inn lobby (1180 Central Park Drive) is the Chamber's Book Club- we're discussing Give and Take by Adam Grant.
Fri - Sun, Dec 2-4th is the OTHS Madrigal Dinner and Beggars' Feast. Deadline to purchase tickets is Nov 18th, so get them now!
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12min

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