Fairfield

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City in Illinois, United States

4,883Population

4.1 sq miArea

456 ftElevation

Fairfield is a city in and the county seat of Wayne County, Illinois, United States, and the location of Frontier Community College. The population was 4,883 at the 2020 census.

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September 14–20, 2026·Illinois · IL

A Heat Advisory is in effect, with Sunny. In the local news, Salem Varsity Softball @ Fairfield (MaxPreps), Edwards County Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Fairfield (MaxPreps), and Johnston City Varsity Football @ Fairfield (MaxPreps).

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Nina T.

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fall cleanup at the park this Saturday

Bring gloves if you have them. Coffee and donuts to start, should wrap up by noon. All ages welcome.

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Marcus H.

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Looking to start a weekend running group

Easy pace, a few miles, all levels welcome. Reply if you'd want to join — figuring out a meetup spot.

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