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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, details of upcoming events and report on good news happening in our community! Listen to The 618 Now to be in-the-know. This podcast is a production of the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce.
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Virtual reality in OFallon
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In this week's episode, we talk about cool things happening at the high school thanks to the OTHS Endowment Fund. They support educators and students in creative ways... enhancing the classroom experience. Their once-a-year golf fundraiser is coming up on Friday, May 2nd.
On the calendar:
April 24-April 28 Library's annual book sale during library hours
Friday, May 2nd 5pm OTHS Endowment Fund Golf Tournament
Sat, May 3rd 9am-noon Scrap Metal and Electronic Recycling Drive at Carriel Junior High (Seven Hills Rd)
May 8th Hot Rods for Hope Car Glow

Friday Apr 04, 2025
You get to Lead In! And YOU get to Lead In!
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
In this episode, we talk about Learn Local, a new program offered by the Chamber which teaches people about all the things that build and contribute to our community. If your business depends on being a resource for others, consider applying to Learn Local.
Also, shoutout to the O'Fallon Woman's Club who raised $15,000 during their recent Empty Bowl Lunch! We also celebrated Thrivent Financial who donated $4,000 to the OFallon Food Pantry right after the 3/14 storm to help neighbors who lost their refrigerated food due to power outages during the tornado event.
On the calendar:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: April 4-6 HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION by Anais Mitchell is being performed at OTHS. Break a leg!
Thurs, April 10 @ 6pm Pub Table Historian @ Gears inside The Bike Surgeon
Sat April 12: 9am-noon Vine Street Market
Sat April 12: 9am-noon Electronics and Recycling Drive.
Sat April 12: 10am-2pm Spring Artisan Festival at Restoration Ranch
Wed, April 16 @ noon: deadline to order catered Easter meals from The Regency
Head's up:
May 8th 7-10pm Hotrods for Hope sponsored by Newbold Toyota in the Downtown District - register your car!

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Is Creed coming to OFallon?
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
In today's episode, Jonathan joins Jessica to talk about how the enhancements to the community park are wrapping up and should be available for public use this summer! That also lead us to interviewing E'Miyah and Jalan, two incredibly talented student musicians who are performing in the upcoming production of HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION (by Anais Mitchell). Performances are April 4-6; tickets can be purchased here.

Friday Mar 14, 2025
Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Trustee, Russell McCullough
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Trustee
As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role.
Listen now to hear from Russell McCullough, Candidate for Village of Shiloh Trustee
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Friday Mar 14, 2025
Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Mayor, Bob Weilmuenster
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Mayor
As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role.
Listen now to hear from Bob Weilmuenster, Candidate for Village of Shiloh Mayor
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Friday Mar 14, 2025
Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Trustee, Jason Holzum
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Trustee
As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role.
Listen now to hear from Jason Holzum, Candidate for Village of Shiloh Trustee
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Friday Mar 14, 2025
Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Trustee, Matthew Wilke
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Trustee
As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role.
Listen now to hear from Matthew Wilke, Candidate for Village of Shiloh Trustee
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Friday Mar 14, 2025
Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Mayor, Julia Warchol-Black
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – Village of Shiloh Mayor
As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role.
Listen now to hear from Julia Warchol-Black, Candidate for Village of Shiloh Mayor
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Candidate Forum – O’Fallon City Council Ward 3, Vern Malare
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O’Fallon City Council Ward 3
As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role.
Listen now to hear from Vern Malare, Candidate for O’Fallon City Council Ward 3
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Candidate Forum – O’Fallon City Council Ward 3, Roy Carney
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O’Fallon City Council Ward 3
As part of our commitment to keeping O’Fallon-Shiloh informed, The 618Now Podcast is hosting a Candidate Forum featuring those running for contested elected positions. This special episode provides voters with a closer look at each candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and vision for the role.
Listen now to hear from Roy Carney, Candidate for O’Fallon City Council Ward 3
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums