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!
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In these episode, we ask:
What do Easter and Christmas have in common?
Audio PlayerWhat do burps and platypuses have in common? Just ask Izzy, Hailey, and Emily from Dunlap!
Audio PlayerWhat’s the best part of being married? If you were President of the United States what would you do? What is something that grown ups do?
Audio PlayerWhat can you tell us about the Easter Bunny? What do your teachers do at home at night?
Audio PlayerWhat does Spring Fever mean? Where would you go on Spring Break? Where have the leaves been? What do you think it feels like to be a bird?
Audio PlayerMarch comes in like a lion—how does it go back out? What is a leprechaun?
Audio PlayerIf you were a parent, how would you discipline your children? And if you had the choice to be either a parent or the President, what would you do?
Audio PlayerIf 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
Easter Weekend 4/18 – 4/20/25
Comedian Rob Schneider in Concert
Tonight: 07:30 PM
Five-Points Washington
Rob Schneider is an accomplished actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider has gone on to have a successful career in film and television, and continues his worldwide stand-up tour.
Glow Wild!
Tonight thru Sunday 5:30-8:30
Just a couple of weekends left to this dazzling lighted wonderland at the Peoria Zoo, offering guests a luminescent journey filled with lanterns, interactive activities, and live entertainment.
Easter Egg Hunt at Wildlife Prairie Park
Saturday, April 19th
There will be three different egg hunts divided by age groups for children ages 0 to 12 to enjoy. Come to the Park for egg-citing activities all weekend long, including an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt and special animal programs.
