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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Best Roadside Meal? Illinois Truck Stop Tops the List for Hungry Drivers
When it comes to roadside meals there is one place that is worth a stop and a meal.
Illinois Ranked High as Must-Visit State for Fall Getaways
With fall colors in full swing, now is the perfect time to explore the beauty Illinois has to offer.
DMV Kiosks Installed in Select Grocery Stores in Illinois
A new way of renewing your driver's license has come to Illinois.
Illinois Lawns Full of Hedge Apples? Learn Their Surprising Uses
These large green apple-looking things are all over my yard right now, and the most annoying things I have to deal with every weekend.
Attention Wizards! Enormous Harry Potter Shop Coming to Illinois
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be flying into Illinois next year.
HGTV Claims This Missouri House The Scariest in the Nation
According to HGTV, nine homes were picked from thousands of entries to be some of the best in the nation. One of those nine is located in Missouri.
Route 66 Museum in Illinois is a Top U.S. Attraction for Car Fans
Whether you call them vintage or classic, one museum in Illinois is known for having some of the best cars in the nation all at once.
Living the Good Life: Illinois City Named Best in the Nation
One ranking put Illinois city in the top 10 best places to live in the nation and I couldn't agree more.
Level Up Your Stay at This Illinois Airbnb is Every Gamer’s Dream
If you have a gamer in your family, or you are one, then this Illinois Airbnb is a must-stay place that will keep you busy during your stay.
Surprise! Illinois Among Top 20 Happiest States – How?
A new ranking puts Illinois among the top 20 happiest states in the nation, and that may have you asking why.
Popular Illinois Attraction Not Worth Your Time Experts Say
There are some amazing attractions in Illinois. The "Bean" in Chicago, Lincoln's Museum in Springfield, and the Lincoln-Douglas Debate site in Quincy. However, there is one place that experts say is not worth your time.
Step into ‘Wednesday’s’ World with This All Dark Illinois Airbnb
I am not the biggest fan of Halloween, but this place might change my mind.