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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

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board, Scott Underwood
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board
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 Scott Underwood, Candidate for O’Fallon District 90 School Board
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board, Darrick Maupins
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board
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 Darrick Maupins, Candidate for O’Fallon District 90 School Board
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board, Ankur Patel
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board
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 Ankur Patel, Candidate for O’Fallon District 90 School Board
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board, Mary Lynam-Miller
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board
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 Mary Lynam-Miller, Candidate for O’Fallon District 90 School Board
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board, Jasen Foster
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board
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 Jasen Foster, Candidate for O’Fallon District 90 School Board
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board, David Cobb
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board
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 David Cobb, Candidate for O’Fallon District 90 School Board
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board, Laura Van Hook
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
618Now Podcast: Candidate Forum – O’Fallon District 90 School Board
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 Laura Van Hook, Candidate for O’Fallon District 90 School Board
Learn More at ofallonchamber.com/618nowforums

Friday Mar 07, 2025
The One about Property Taxes
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
In this episode, we cover how property taxes are calculated and why property owners are receiving postcards in the mail this week.
On the calendar:
Monday, March 10th Candidate Forum podcasts are released
Thurs, March 13 @ 6pm @ The Hett our local National Civics Bee
Thurs, March 13 11:30am Restaurant Roulette
Sat, March 15th 9am-noon Vine Street Micro Market @ OFallon Station
Sun, March 16 1-5pm St Patrick's Day Grub Crawl
Sat, April 5th VFW's 0.1k race in the Downtown District

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Election season is here! - 618Now Candidate Forums
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the upcoming Candidate Forums, now hosted on the 618Now Podcast for the first time! Get ready to hear directly from the candidates shaping the future of O’Fallon and Shiloh!
On the calendar:
Wednesday, March 5th: O'Fallon Woman's Club Empty Bowl Luncheon. Purchase your tickets here.

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
It came as a surprise to our community
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
In this episode, we talk about several groups that are firing on all cylinders and doing surprisingly good things in our community!
On the calendar:
Fri/Sat Feb 7 & 8th Bank of OFallon Shootout. Purchase tickets here.
Sat, March 1 Vine Street Micro Markets begin!
March 29 @ 5pm OFallon Neighbors Pickleball Classic