🌱 How many O’Fallon grads needed remedial classes in college?
OFallon, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again O'Fallon! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How many O’Fallon grads needed remedial classes in college?
- See how O’Fallon’s Panthers shut out Alton on the pitch
Also on today's calendar: City Council Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
- Tuesday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 23.5% of O'Fallon High graduates at Illinois community colleges took remedial courses in 2024-25 (metroeastsun.com) — O’Fallon High School grads heading to Illinois community colleges saw 23.5% placed in at least one remedial course in 2024-25, below the statewide rate. The story also highlights O’Fallon’s strong graduation and college-going rates, and outlines new state K‑12 funding and tax credit changes that could affect local families and schools. 
• THURSDAY SOCCER: Columbia rallies to edge Marquette in showdown, 2-1 (bnd.com) — O’Fallon soccer fans can celebrate a dominant 5–0 home win over Alton, with Dylan Sanchez scoring twice as the Panthers improved to 4-2-1 overall and 4-1 in the Southwestern Conference. The roundup also tracks other regional boys’ soccer results that could shape future O’Fallon matchups and standings.
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★ Featured events ★
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Austin Hope Wine Dinner →
Andrias Steakhouse, 6805 Old Collinsville Rd, O'Fallon
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
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City Council Meeting →
City Hall Council Chambers, 255 S Lincoln Ave, O'Fallon
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Education Committee Meeting →
Location O'Fallon District 90 Offices 118 East Washington Street, O'Fallon 118 E. Washington Street O'Fallon IL 62269, 118 E. Washington Street, O'Fallon
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Boys Golf (V): Panther Classic →
Tamarack Golf Course, 800 Tamarack Lane, O'Fallon
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Tuesday Night Group Rides →
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Doris' Retirement Reception →
Location 116 E. 1st Street O'Fallon, IL 62269 116 E. 1st St O'Fallon IL 62269, 116 E. 1st St, O'Fallon
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Boys Golf (JV): Central and O'Fallon →
Tamarack Golf Course, 800 Tamarack Lane, O'Fallon
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Ribbon Cutting - Don Chuys Fresh Mex and Cantina →
Location 1305 Central Park Dr. O'Fallon, IL 62269 1305 Central Park Dr. O'Fallon IL 62269, 1305 Central Park Dr., O'Fallon
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Caffeine and Chrome - Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis →
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Saturday Morning A and B Group Rides →
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Saturday C Group →
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Slow Down Sunday →
625 South Lincoln Avenue, O'Fallon
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🗞 Nearby News
Fairview Heights
- Fairview Heights explores STAR bond district to spur mixed-use development (bnd.com)
- 2026 Illinois Legal Leaders: Joslyn Renee Sandifer (molawyersmedia.com)
- Sandy Richter (1951–2026) of Caseyville, IL (riverbender.com)
Swansea
- Nonprofit to pay year of living expenses for family of fallen Staunton police officer (kmov.com)
- Belt Announces Additional Funding To Prevent Food Insecurity (riverbender.com)
Belleville
- Belleville Oktoberfest begins with extra measures for safety and heat (kmov.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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