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
Morning Mix Breakfast Kids
Banner Elementary School

In these episodes, we ask:
If you could name a football team, what would you call it? 🏈 And what’s the ultimate Super Bowl snack in your opinion? 😋🍕🍿
For Valentine’s Day… we ask what is love, really? ❤️ And who exactly is Cupid? 🏹💘
Is Groundhog Day for real? 🦔 And what should we name it?
Your Best Weekend Ever
Rivermen Hockey
Friday February 21 at 7:15pm
Stars and Stripes Jerseys presented by US Air Force
Sunday February 23 at 3:15 – Sunday Family Fun Day
Upper bowl tickets for kids 12 and under just $8
$3 kids hot dogs courtesy of Rabers and Savor Concessions
Pre-game inflatables, face painting & Twisting Crew Balloon Artists
Post Game Skate with the team – bring your own skates
Beat the winter blues at Cabin Fever Family Fest!
Take your family to the ICC CougarPlex for an evening of fun with games, activities, and a bounce house. You can also check out resources available through ICC and the community to see how they can support your family. All students, staff, and community families are welcome.
Bradley Basketball
Braves vs. Murray State
Saturday February 21 at the Peoria Civic Center
Tip off at 5pm