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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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Hang Anything From Your Rearview Mirror in Illinois
In many states it's illegal. Here's where IL stands.
5 of the Best Beaches in Illinois to Getaway for Fun This Summer
When you think of beaches (or at least me anyway) I don't think at all of Illinois, but I was surprised to find out that not only are there beaches in Illinois, there are some nice ones that I need to visit soon.
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.
Can You Believe It? Experts Find the Laziest Town in Illinois
We all have lazy tendencies. We work hard and there are days that we just want to lay on the couch, eat potato chips, and binge-watch TV every now and then. There is a town in Illinois that was just named the laziest in the state.
The Oldest Restaurant in Illinois is 176 Years Old and Still Open
I am sure when it comes to running a business of any type staying in business is extremely hard. But for one Illinois restaurant, they found some sort of magic dust because they are the oldest restaurant in continuous operation in Illinois since 1847.
It’s Been Found -Illinois Town Named Most Beautiful in the Nation
Can you really pick just one town in an entire state to be the best or most of anything? Well, apparently you can, and according to a recent article in Architectural Digest they did just that.
Illinois City is One of the Best Art Destinations in the Nation
Art is everywhere and I am sure it's hard to pick just one city/town in each state that has the best of the best. One website took that challenge on and named this Illinois City as having the best art culture.
9 Illinois Historical Places Land On Most Endangered List
I have heard of the most endangered when it comes to animals, but not the list of the most endangered places. Well, the list exists and there are nine new historical places in Illinois that made the 2023 list.
One Missouri Town Could Be Known as the State’s UFO Capital
Move over Roswell, New Mexico there might be a new UFO Capital coming this summer.
The Best Airbnb in Missouri Has Been Found and It’s Stunning
When it comes to the best of the best of anything I am always a little skeptical, but according to cntraveler.com, they found 52 of the best Airbnbs in the US and the one for Missout is stunning.
Missouri Home with Pool Overlooking River has Amazing 360 Views
This beautiful home built in 1928 has amazing 360 views that I could wake up to every day.
Missouri Airbnb Promises Lake Views and Cheap Prices – $20 a Day
No need to break the bank when you want to leave for the weekend, there is an amazing Airbnb that has lake views, shopping close by, and won't cost you a full month's rent check to stay there.