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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.
Episodes
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
In this episode, we discuss:
- our love for Scott Air Force Base and our service members
-
the Mobile Mechanic- the onsite car service that comes to you!
- Sat, June 18th 11am-4pm is the Strawberry Festival at St. Michael's Episcopal Church
- Wed, June 22 is Shiloh's Music in the Park with George Portz and his bluegrass band from 7-8:30pm
- Sunday, July 3rd is the City's Fireworks over O'Fallon at the Family Sports Park beginning at dusk.
- Monday, July 4th @ 8:30am is Bike Surgeon's Ride, White and Blue bike ride and brunch!
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
In this episode, we discuss:
- Highway 50 is being patched and resurfaced. Expect traffic delays!
- Phantom Burgers- the ghost kitchen that serves the most delicious burgers!
- Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is going into the former DQ building on Highway 50
- Friday, June 10 is Global Brew's 10th Anniversary celebration and Crawfish boil!
- Sat, June 11 8am-noon is the Vine Street Market
- Sat, June 18th 11am-4pm is the Strawberry Festival at St Michael's Episcopal Church
- Sat, July 9th is the Jenn Mueller Memorial 5k and Fun Run at St. Nicholas Church- celebrating what would have been Jenn 40th birthday!
- Tues, Sept 13 is the Chamber's annual golf tournament- register now because it sells out every year!
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
In this episode, we discuss:
- New housing developments, Hampton Manor and the Townhomes at State & Cherry , coming into the City
- Scooter's Coffee, a new drive-thru coffee and blended drinks shop, broke ground this week by the Family Sports Park
- Rotary Wheels- a low/no cost transportation option for residents of all ages who live in the City of O'Fallon or O'Fallon Township
- Tues AM and Friday PMs, they go to WalMart
- Monday PM and Wed AM, they go to Target
- Can request rides to the grocery store, a doctor's appt, the park, etc
- Call the township to register initially
- no cost for residents >62 years old or disabled residents
- $0.50/$1 for all others (each ride)
- Sat, June 4 8am-noon Vine Street Market in the Downtown District
- Sat June 4 9am-1pm Chalk it Up to Art in the Downtown District
- Enjoy Beast Craft BBQ and live music!
- Sat, June 4 9-11am, Fishing Derby by the O'Fallon Township Youth Committee at the O'Fallon Sportsman's Club
- Sunday, June 5th 6pm Parks & Rec TV Trivia night at Global Brew-O'Fallon
- Wed, June 8th 7-8:30pm Shiloh Music in the Park featuring Makeshift
- Friday, June 10th 11am Crawfish Boil & 10th Anniversary celebration for Global Brew- O'Fallon
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
Congratulations to the OTHS graduating class of 2022! We discuss characteristics and events that may have helped shape these seniors' world views.
We also share which community group raised $3,000 in 2 days.
On the calendar:
- Sat, May 28 8am-noon Vine Street Market and Strawberry Festival
- Sat, May 28th 8am Free Yoga with Moonbird Yoga
- Monday, May 31st Memorial Day events
- 9-9:30am VFW Post 805 at the O'Fallon Cemetery
- 11:30am The City of O'Fallon observance at the Veterans' Monument
- Sat, June 4th 9am-1pm Chalk It Up to Art in the Downtown District
- Sun, June 5th 6pm Parks & Recreation TV Trivia night @ Global Brew- O'Fallon
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
In this episode, we discuss:
- GUEST HOSTING! Submit your interest in guest hosting an upcoming episode here!
- the OTHS Endowment Fund, which has donated over $440,000 to classrooms, educators and student scholarships!
- OTHS musical, Anastasia, is up for THREE prestigious awards from the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards
- Sat, May 21 is the Strawberry Festival at Vine Street Market!
- Sat, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 10am-4pm is Outdoor grilling at Sam's Club in support of Special Olympics
- Wed, May 25th Shiloh Music in the Park, the Waterloo German band from 7-8:30pm in the community park!
Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here! Follow us on Instagram @The618Now.
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
In this episode, we discuss:
- 10,000 episode download milestone! And what our community looked like 10,000 downloads ago (spoiler alert: gas was much cheaper then!)
- how the podcast got started
- Happy EMS week to our medical first responders!
- Sat, May 14 is the first Vine Street Market of the season!
- 8am yoga with Moonbird Yoga
- 9am-noon Vine Street Market with live music, food trucks, 60+ vendors, POP Club for kids and The Vine interactive tent
- Sat, May 14 is Founders' Day in the Downtown District
- Sat, May 14 6pm is an Evening with The History Guy
Have an idea for a show segment? Submit it here!
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Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
In this episode, we discuss:
- the house on the corner that's impacting lives and the incredible people who make it all happen
- Hi Pointe restaurant is open now! Their collaborations with local businesses is impressive!!
- Friends of the Library book sale raised nearly $10,000 in 5 days!
- O'Fallon Fire and Rescue is accepting financial donations to help ship donated firefighting equipment to Ukraine. Donations can be mailed to OFR, 1215 Taylor Rd, O'Fallon, IL 62269 or dropped off at Fire Station HQ (same address)
- Sunday, May 8th is Mother's Day and the Regency Conf center has limited space left for their 10am and 1:30pm brunches. Reservations are required.
- Sat, May 14th @ 6pm is an Evening with The History Guy (OFallon resident and YouTube sensation, Lance Geiger).
- Sat, May 14th is Founders' Day in the Downtown District
Have an idea for a show segment? Submit it here!
Follow us on Instagram @The618Now. Submit business updates, show ideas and events you'd like us to consider promoting to events@ofallonchamber.com.
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
In this episode, we discuss:
- Feed My Lambs, which ensures the kids receive a sack lunch every weekday during the summer months when school isn't in session. Contact Linda Kahley to volunteer or to donate.
- Journey of Hope, O'Fallon's newest maternity home and how they assist with basic needs but also help better equip women for life after they leave the home.
- Sat, April 30 9am-noon is the Micro Market at O'Fallon Station
- Sat, April 30 11am-4pm is the Spring Market at the McKendree Metro Rec Plex
- Sat, April 30th 6-9pm is the O'That Jazz event in support of the OTHS Band
- Wed, May 4 @ 6:30pm is the May the 4th Star Wars event at Courage&Grace
- Sat, June 4th is Chalk It Up to Art Chalk Contest in the Downtown District. Artists interested in creating can sign up here.
Follow us on Instagram @The618Now. Submit business updates, show ideas and events you'd like us to consider promoting to events@ofallonchamber.com.
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
In this episode, Nick spins a wheel to decide which topics we cover!
- IL passed several new laws that are intended to offer tax benefits for residents
- O'Fallon's Founders' Day activities on May 14 include horse and trolley rides, a live auction of unique O'Fallon experiences and a pie eating contest.
- Juice Heal Thrive is O'Fallon's newest brick and mortar offering organic, cold-pressed juices. Try the Unicorn latte, you don't be disappointed!
- April 28 - May 2 Friends of the Library have their big book sale
- April 29 5:45-7 Parks and Rec hosts their Fishing Derby at the Sports Family
- April 30th 9am-noon Micro Market at O'Fallon Station
- April 30th 6-9pm O'That Jazz dinner and auction for OTHS bands
Follow us on Instagram @The618Now. Submit business updates, show ideas and events you'd like us to consider promoting to events@ofallonchamber.com.
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
In this episode, we discuss:
- The Downtown District is seeing some moves, including a potential bike trail along the CSX railroad tracks from the Sports Park into downtown *fingers crossed*
- O'Fallon Fire and Rescue is collecting fire gear and shipping it to Ukraine. They're accepting financial donations to help cover the cost of shipping the gear; money can be dropped off at the Fire Station HQ (1215 Taylor Road).
- Happy National Telecommunicators' Week to our dispatch friends at MetroEast Communication (MECOMM)!!
- Sat, April 16th at 9am is the Gateway Grizzlies' Easter Egg Hunt (it's free!)
- Sun, April 17 11am-1pm is a free Easter meal sponsored by the O'Fallon Moose Lodge
- Thur, April 21 is Yoga at Rock Springs park with Moonbird Yoga, $10 fee to drop in
- Sat, April 23 is the OTHS Annual Yard Sale from 8am-2pm at the Smiley Campus, donations can be dropped off on Friday from 4:30-8pm
Follow us on Instagram @The618Now. Submit business updates, show ideas and events you'd like us to consider promoting to events@ofallonchamber.com.