Fairfield is a city in Wayne County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 4,658.
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Fairfield schools placed on lockdown Wednesday after armed man arrested nearby
Fairfield schools placed on lockdown Wednesday after armed man arrested nearby wevv.com
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NewsFEB 19, 2026
Illinois governor hopeful Darren Bailey stops in Fairfield
Illinois governor hopeful Darren Bailey stops in Fairfield Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)
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NewsFEB 19, 2026
Terry Lynn Flechs, 61, of Swansea, IL (formerly of Fairfield)
Terry Lynn Flechs, 61, of Swansea, IL (formerly of Fairfield) wfiwradio.com
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