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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Major Food Chain Could Close Illinois and Missouri Locations
First, it was Bed, Bath and Beyond. Then it was David's Bridal. Now there might be another chain closing more than 400 locations and this one is KING.
2 Iowa Cities Have Been Named The Most Peaceful in The U.S.
"Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa"
Michael Jordan’s $15 Million Illinois Mansion Broken Into by Teen
The $15 Million mansion that Michael Jordan once live in was burglarized by an 18-year-old.
8 Celebrities You’re Most Likely to Run Into in Illinois
Hundreds are if not thousands of celebrities past, present, and future that call Illinois home, but how likely are you to see any? Highly likely.
Local Landmark Makes Top 11 Best Day Trips in Illinois to Visit
Day trips are the best. You don't have to get a hotel, you can get up early, drive, visit, and drive back. There's one very popular landmark in Quincy that was just named the best place for a day trip it's a historical fixture in Quincy.
There Are at Least 20 Illinois Towns You Should Stay Away From
There are just towns in every state that, well, you just stay away from, and these are the top 20. Some I agree with and some I don't.
Grab Your Walking Shoes – 8 Flea Markets to Visit in Illinois
If you like getting a great deal and saving some money you will want to check out these fantastic flea markets that take place every year in Illinois.
Illinois Ranks Top 10 for Best States to Visit for Storm Chasers
A new ranking was just released with the best states for storm chasers and Illinois ranks in the top 10.
The One Location in Illinois That is Illegal to Take Any Photos
Getting that perfect selfie may come at a cost if you try and take photos at this Illinois location.
Wait, Illinois Has Castles? See the Epic Road Trip You Can Take
Baseball, Chicago Style hot dogs, football, museums, Illinois is known for a lot of things but I never thought Castles was one. Yes, there are majestic castles in Illinois and you can take one epic road trip to see them all.
You can take a road trip to see the few castles that grace some towns and cities, and one of them is right here in Quincy. The...