Samantha Barnes is a Director of Content for Townsquare Media Quincy/Hannibal and Morning Show Co-Host on 97.9 KICK FM. She has been in radio for over 20 years in the Quincy/Hannibal area and lives here with her husband and two daughters. Sam is an avid Hallmark Channel fanatic, she loves everything Christmas and would have tree up all year if her husband let her. She is a Missouri Broadcaster Award Winner for Best in Documentary/Public Affairs and Air Talent for a Morning Drive. Samantha is originally from Brooklyn, New York but has called Quincy home for over 30 years and knows the local market very well.
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Yes! There is a Home Alone Pop Up Restaurant in Illinois to Visit
Foodies get ready to have one of your life's best holiday food experiences.
Hidden Illinois State Park Might Be the Best Kept Secret
Illinois is home to some of the best state parks in the nation, but there is one you may not know of that is a hidden gem in the state.
If You Hit a Deer with Your Car in Illinois Can You Keep It?
It's that time when the deer are out in full force and I am sure you've seen a few on the side of the road, but can you keep those deer?
Illinois is one of 15 states that says yes. You can legally keep a deer you hit with your car in Illinois along with other animals you accidentally hit and kill...
It’s Illegal to Have This Dog Breed as A Pet in Illinois
Pet ownership has gone up since the pandemic. There are a lot more animals in homes now than ever before, but in Illinois, there is one breed you CAN NOT have in your home.
Quincy Makes List as 1 of the Cheapest Towns to Live in Illinois
A new ranking that ranks the cheapest places to live in Illinois is good news for those who live in Quincy.
Gold Rush! Here are the Best Places in Illinois to Look for Gold
You might not be cashing in on a large gold nugget in Illinois, but there are a few places where you can go to find nibbles of gold.
Could Missouri Soon Have Two Six Flags Parks? Possibly
There is a possibility that there could be two Six Flags Theme Parks in Missouri.
World’s Biggest Christmas Maze is a Short Drive From Illinois
Move over corn mazes. This is the maze everyone needs to visit.
5 of the Most Enchanting Illinois Towns to Visit This Holiday
Move over to October I'm ready to talk about the holidays and the places to visit.
The Most Expensive Home in Missouri is a Glamorous Lakefront Home
Look inside one of Missouri's most expensive homes with the finest everything.