What
We've Done
Main Street O'Fallon provides a clean, safe, and attractive environment with historic buildings restored and the streetscape presenting an open, pedestrian-friendly, atmosphere. People of all ages from the community and the region will want to come to downtown O'Fallon because of the fun activities, the variety of businesses, its convenient location, and the charm of the railroad corridor.
As
members of the O'Fallon community, we take pride in celebrating
the tradition of our town. Since the days of old, community members
have gathered together in the downtown area to build and strengthen
relationships with family and friends, as well as frequent the
downtown merchants. Main Street O'Fallon strives to continue this
tradition by organizing community events centralized in the downtown
area. These community events are for the whole family to enjoy.
These events include the annual Pumpkin Patch and Costume Parade,
the summer O'Fallon Station Farmer's Market, Main Street Christmas
Festival, downtown merchant Sidewalk Sales, and various other
events. The annual Black Tie Ball has become one of the town's
premier events and also acts as the major fundraiser.
Award
Winning Organization
Main
Street O'Fallon has been the recipient of several state and national
awards including:
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Lt.
Governor's Award for Organizational Excellence (1997, 2001)
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Lt.
Governor's Award for Economic Restructuring(1999)
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Lt.
Governor's Award for Promotion (2000)
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Certified
National Main Street Program (2002)
Excellence
in Securing Grants
Main
Street O'Fallon has played a significant role in securing funding
for many downtown programs including:
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Historic
Heritage Assistance for Caboose Restoration (1998)
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TEA-21
Grant (1999)
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Illinois
Restaurant Association Grant (2000)
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CMAQ
Grant: (1995) Depot Restoration

"Never doubt that a small group of citizens can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has."
--Margaret Mead
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