The Morning Mix with Janine Fairchild and Scott Wheeler
Weekdays, 5:30am – 9am
About The Show
Whether you hit the ground running or hit the snooze five times, life’s too short for boring radio. Grab your cup of coffee, turn up the volume, put a smile on your face and listen to the Morning Mix with Janine Fairchild and Scott Wheeler.
Meet Janine Fairchild
Just a small-town girl from Metamora, Janine has lived in and loved Central Illinois all her life. From Pekin where she and husband Greg taught high school together, to Dunlap where they raised both their children and Greg is the principal at Banner Elementary. And now with both kids married, the empty nesters reside in the heart of Peoria with their calico kitty Sadie.
Meet Scott Wheeler – Peoria’s Radio Legend!
Scott Wheeler has been a beloved voice in Peoria radio for an incredible 45 years, starting at the legendary KZ93 in the early ’80s. Over the years, he’s been a fixture at stations like Big Oldies 93.3, WCIC, and 102.7 SuperHits. After a brief retirement in late 2023, Scott (aka “Wheelz”) made a surprise return to help his friend Janine Fairchild on the Mix 106.9 morning show – a short-term gig that turned into a full-time love affair with radio once again!
Now, you can catch Scott and Janine every weekday morning from 5:30 am – 9:00 am on Mix 106.9, sharing laughs, smiles, and plenty of good vibes.
Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Scott’s radio journey began at just 15 years old. What does he love most about being on the air? Making YOU smile and laugh! And when Scott laughs, you’ll know it – “That’s gotta be Scott!”
Tune in and start your mornings with the one and only Wheelz!
Know Before You Go
Your Best Weekend Ever
Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Encanto in Concert Live
to Film
Saturday, January 18
3:00 PM – Peoria Civic Center
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning film comes to life in a concert event, featuring the entire feature-length film with the full orchestra performing the score.
Peoria Rivermen Hockey
Peoria Civic Center
Tonight – 7:15 against Evansville – Team Calendar night
Saturday 7:15 against Evansville – Grateful Dead Night
Sunday, 3:15 PM against Knoxville – Family Fun Day
34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon
Monday January 20th
Peoria Civic Center Convention Center
Event Starts:11:00 am
Event Details: Gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The keynote speaker for this year’s luncheon is Nontombi Naomi Tutu, the daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.