City of O’Fallon Illinois

4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 newly built Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital. “These two establishments have positioned us as a regional destination. Leveraging sports tourism and the medical health sciences sector, we’ve seen a surge in our hotel industry,” he explains. In 2014, the city launched the “Destination O’Fallon” initiative, which led to the installation of all-weather fields at the Sports Park and the construction of a central gathering place in the downtown area. This gathering place, named “O’Fallon Station,” is a nod to the city’s historical roots, dating back to the 1800s. “O’Fallon Station is now a bustling hub, hosting farmers markets and a plethora of events throughout the year,” Litteken adds. It is commonplace to have thousands of people in the Downtown District every weekend for events, that then turns over to each business welcoming them into their doors. The city champions the “Downtown District” group, which frequently organizes events like the Witches and Wizards event, Founders Day Festival, and the District Nights outdoor concert series, drawing thousands to O’Fallon’s vibrant LUXURY APARTMENT HOMES COMING FALL 2024 LOCATED AT S. LINCOLN & HIGHWAY 64