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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For 2,179 Days Michael Jordan’s Illinois Mansion Still on Market
For 2,179 days the mansion where Michael Jordan called home is still on the market. Why?
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.
AHH! Home Alone NOT the Most Popular Christmas Movie in Illinois
We are in full Christmas movie-watching season in my house. So, when a list came out listing each state's favorite Christmas movie I was surprised that Home Alone was not #1 for Illinois.
Experience the Magic at this Illinois Reindeer Farm this Holiday
This is the one-holiday experience you don't want to miss out on.
1,297 Miles of a Illinois Highway is Most Dangerous Road in State
Knowing that my kids will be driving in a few years scares me to death, and this new report that named the most dangerous road in every state makes me want to never have them drive ever.
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.
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...
See Inside Dreamy Luxury Cabin in Illinois with 3 Arcade Games
I found it! The perfect Illinois cabin is luxury for the ladies and games for the guys. Everyone wins when you rent this cabin.
Here’s Your Chance to see the Magical World of Disney in Missouri
If you just can't afford that magical vacation to Orlando, Florida to see a famous mouse that's okay. The Magical World of Disney will be making its way to the Show-Me State in 2024.
Looking for a Magical Christmas Town? Missouri Has 1 of the Best
Some families like to stay in for the holidays, but for those who like to try something new, there is one Missouri town that is the best for Christmas.