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:

April 19, 2024Our community by the numbers...
In this episode, we discuss:
OFallon by the numbers... budgets, grants, property values and more!
City's proposed budget ($135 million)
Project funding
Central Park and Hartman Lane construction is coming up! Stay up to date by visiting the city's construction page
Become a podcast partner!
On the calendar,
Sat, April 20th VFW's 0.1k
Wed, April 24th 5pm Forward 50 Open House at City Hall
Thurs, April 25th @ 5 & 6pm Bella Milano's Citrusy Soiree
OTHS After Prom May 11th- they're looking for sponsors!
Applications are open for the O'Fallon Police Departments Youth Academy held June 3-7th.
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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10min
April 12, 2024We are a unique community!
In this week’s episode, we talk about unique events happening in our community!

June’s Breakfast + Patio’s Supper Club
The Upright Pub and Music Parol has live music several nights/week in April!
The Rotary Club of O’Fallon is hosting a pancake breakfast to benefit community projects
Hot Rods for Hope Register your car here!
Studio Strong’s Inflatable 5k

On the calendar:
Sat, April 13th Vine Street Micromarket @ Ofallon Station 9am-noon
April 25-29thAnnual book sale held the Ofallon Public Library. Books, DVDs, CDs, VHS, puzzles can be donated to the O'Fallon Public Library year around. Donation bins are located inside the library.
Friday, April 19th is donation drop off in support of the OTHS Band Boosters' Spring Yard Sale. Drop off is from 4-8pm at the Smiley Campus. Baby items, small furniture, and kitchen gadgets sell well. NOT accepted are: electronics, bras/undergarments, used mattresses, large appliances, large furniture, electronics/books/magazines/DVDs/CDs, gas-powered motors of any kind, or treadmills.
Sat, April 20th 8am-2pm OTHS Band Boosters Spring Yard Sale.
Sat, April 27th is Scrap Metal and Electronics drive, 9am-noon at Carriel Junior High.
Sat, April 27th is Big Brothers/Big Sisters 4th Annual Trivia Night for Kids' Sake
Applications are open for the O'Fallon Police Departments Youth Academy held June 3-7th.
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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8min
April 05, 2024Leaders be leadin'
In this episode, we discuss this year's Lead In class- the talent within the group is unbelievable! But, what makes them this way?

On the calendar:
Thurs, April 11th Restaurant Roulette
Thurs, April 11th @ 6pm Pub Table Historian inside of Bike Surgeon
Thurs, April 18th @ 5:30pm ChamberNET
Sat, April 20th 8am-2pm OTHS Band Booster Yard Sale
Sat, April 20th Art Festival inside Kloss Furniture
Sat, April 20th 6-9pm O'That Jazz
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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13min
March 29, 202486% of us are about to do this
In this episode, we discuss Spring Cleaning and how your donated goods can help raise money for local causes:
Books, DVDs, CDs, VHS, puzzles can be donated to the O'Fallon Public Library year around. Donation bins are located inside the library. These donations are sold during the library's annual book sale held April 25 - April 29th. Donations are being accepted now!
Friday, April 19th is donation drop off in support of the OTHS Band Boosters' Spring Yard Sale. Drop off is from 4-8pm at the Smiley Campus. Sale is Sat, April 20th from 8am-2pm. Baby items, small furniture, and kitchen gadgets sell well. NOT accepted are: electronics, bras/undergarments, used mattresses, large appliances, large furniture, electronics/books/magazines/DVDs/CDs, gas-powered motors of any kind, or treadmills.
Sat, April 27th is Scrap Metal and Electronics drive, 9am-noon at Carriel Junior High.
Donations are always accepted year round for the monthly Township rummage sale.
Charity Clothing Pick up comes to your house to pick up donations of clothing, linens, home accessories and more.
Learn how to become a podcast partner!
On the calendar:
Sat, March 30th 9am-noon Vine Street Micro Market at OFallon Station
Sat, April 27th is Big Brothers/Big Sisters 4th Annual Trivia Night for Kids' Sake
Applications are open for the O'Fallon Police Departments Youth Academy held June 3-7th.

Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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9min
March 22, 2024New O-Town businesses and services
In this episode, Nick spins the 618 Now gameboard and it lands on topics like:
Toast and Table, a new store coming into the Downtown District
Mobile Crisis Response, a 24/7 service for St. Clair County residents experiencing crisis. Dial 988 or call 618-436-0460 to connect with crisis counselors and recovery specialists who will come to you in your home or meet somewhere in the community.
Immaculate Bins, a local, veteran owned company that cleans your waste management, recycling and yard waste bins.
Thank you to our podcast partner, Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station!
On the calendar:
Friday, March 22- Sunday March 24 Les Miserables at OTHS. Purchase tickets here.
Friday, March 22 Registration deadline for the inaugural Art Festival at Kloss Furniture. Local artists are encouraged to apply to showcase and sell their artwork during the festival on April 20th.
Tues, March 26 Gateway Grizzlies Braggin' Rights game. First pitch is 6pm.
Wed, March 27 Grant Fundamentals 101 - free online webinar about how to prepare pre-award documents for state and federal grants.
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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11min
March 15, 2024Secure the barricade!
In this episode, we discuss which new business is going into the old Auffenberg site. We also interview 2 high school student performers who are in the upcoming production of Les Miserables! Purchase your tickets for the March 22-24 performances here!

On the calendar:
Sat, March 16 9am-noon is a Vine Street Micro Market at OFallon Station!
Friday, March 22 - Sunday March 24 is Les Miserables at OTHS. Support our student musicians!
Tues, March 26 6pm Gateway Grizzlies Bragging Rights game. Mizzou vs. University of Illinois
Sat, April 20 VFW's 0.1K race to help support veterans and their families.
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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20min
March 08, 2024Aight, Imma head out!
In this episode, we discuss:
Park enhancements like outdoor fitness equipment, a new wider walking path, pickle ball courts and a new Bike Master Plan.
Your feedback is wanted on where the city should focus on adding more shared-use and bike paths! Take the survey.
Parks and Rec is hosting daytime summer camps this summer for kids- Mini camps, Ages 3-5, Kindergarten - age 12.
On the calendar:
Thurs, March 14 Pub Table Historian @ 6pm at Gears inside The Bike Surgeon.
Sun, March 17th 3rd annual St. Patrick's Day Grub Crawl in the Downtown District
March 25, deadline to order Chef Prepared Easter Dinner from The Regency
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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9min
March 01, 2024The one about property taxes
In this episode, we discuss:
Nick's favorite topic- TAXES!
Property tax postcards and what it means for people who own buildings and/or land.
This week's podcast partner, Vine Street Market at OFallon Station!
On the calendar:

Sat, March 2 9am-noon Vine Street Micro Market at OFallon Station
Sun, March 3 @ 8am Toolen's Top of the Morning 5K
Sat, April 20th VFW's 0.1K - it's a short run that goes a long way towards helping veterans in our community!

Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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6min
February 23, 2024You DONUT wanna miss this
In this episode, we discuss:
Vine Street Micro markets coming!
Building permits recently issued in the city.
A special message of hope with Journey of Hope.
Applications are being accepted for the Styx Lacrosse program.
Boys 10, 12 and 14 U as well as girls ages 12 and 14 U have teams forming now.
All equipment is available to borrow for the season and provided as part of the registration.
For questions, please contact Natalie Durbin at (618) 410-4213 or [email protected]
On the calendar:

Sat, Feb 24 Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics- Team OFallon Police is soooo close to their fundraising goal of $45,000!
Sat, March 2 9am-noon Vine Street Micro Market at OFallon Station
Sun, March 3 @ 8am Toolen's Top of the Morning 5K
Sat, March 9 Carriel Junior High PTO Trivia Night @ KC Hall, Doors open at 6pm, trivia begins at 6:30pm

Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
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6min
February 16, 2024Police dogs and grant funding
In this episode, we discuss:
Big news out of both the Shiloh and OFallon Police Departments!
The city new FAQ Fridays on Facebook.
A special message of gratitude from our partner. Ray Farmer, past president of The Friends of the OFallon Public Library
Applications are being accepted for the Styx Lacrosse program.
Boys 10, 12 and 14 U as well as girls ages 12 and 14 U have teams forming now.
All equipment is available to borrow for the season and provided as part of the registration.
For questions, please contact Natalie Durbin at (618) 410-4213 or [email protected]
On the calendar:

Sat, March 2 9am-noon Vine Street Micro Market at OFallon Station
Sun, March 3 @ 8am Toolen's Top of the Morning 5K
Sat, March 9 Carriel Junior High PTO Trivia Night @ KC Hall, Doors open at 6pm, trivia begins at 6:30pm

Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
...more
10min

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How many episodes does The 618 Now have?

The podcast currently has 157 episodes available.

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