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Join Jessica Lotz and Nick Miller every Friday morning 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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Careful, your Roots are showing
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23 hours ago
In this episode, we celebrate Arbor Day and discuss the urban forestry management plan being implemented by the city to care for and maintain the 10,000+ city trees!
Shout out to Roots, our favorite arborists and Downtown District members!
Thanks to this week's podcast partner, Vine Street Market @ OFallon Station!
On the calendar:
- today - April 29th Annual Book Sale @ The OFallon Public Library.
- Sat, April 27th Vine Street MicroMarket @ OFallon Station 9am-noon.
- Sat, April 27th Scrap metal and electronics recycling event @ Carriel Junior High.
- Sat, April 27th Bike Surgeon's Lollipop ride
- Thurs, May 2nd Hot Rods for Hope Car Glow in the Downtown District
- Sunday, May 5th Studio Strong's Inflatable 5K
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Our community by the numbers...
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
- 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.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
We are a unique community!
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
- 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.
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Leaders be leadin'
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
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Thurs, April 11th Restaurant Roulette
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Thurs, April 11th @ 6pm Pub Table Historian inside of Bike Surgeon
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Thurs, April 18th @ 5:30pm ChamberNET
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Sat, April 20th 8am-2pm OTHS Band Booster Yard Sale
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Sat, April 20th Art Festival inside Kloss Furniture
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Sat, April 20th 6-9pm O'That Jazz
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
86% of us are about to do this
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
- 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!
- 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.
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
New O-Town businesses and services
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
- 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.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Secure the barricade!
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
- 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.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Aight, Imma head out!
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
- 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
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
The one about property taxes
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
- 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!
Friday Feb 23, 2024
You DONUT wanna miss this
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
- 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 618styx@gmail.com