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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Illinois City Named One of the Best Off-Season Destination in USA
I'm scratching my head a little bit on this one. Experts say that this city in Chicago is the best to visit in the off-season, but there's no way I would travel there in the winter.
This Once Popular Illinois Structure Among Most Forgotten in USA
One popular among University of Illinois students back in the 70s now sits abandoned and is one of the most forgotten places in the nation.
Illinois Town Named 1 of the 15 Towns in U.S. to ‘Stay Away From’
There are 15 towns listed as Towns to Stay Far Away From, however sadly, one Illinois town did make the list.
Yelp Claims This Illinois Ice Cream Shop is Best in the State
Can you choose just one "best" place to get desserts and ice cream in the entire state? Yelp, claims they found the best in Illinois and it gets amazing reviews.
One of the Last Great Malls in The Nation is Located in Illinois
Yes, some shopping malls are still going strong and one of them just happens to be in Illinois.
Beer Lovers Rejoice! One of the Best Beer Cities is in Illinois
Shout out to the beer lovers who love trying new flavors and types of beer. There is one city that outshines in a place for all beer lovers to gather and it's in Illinois.
There’s Over 10 Plants in Illinois You Need a Permit to Plant
I love to plant flowers. It's so relaxing a gratifying making my home look even more beautiful. However, I had no idea that there are some plants that are banned in Illinois and if you do want to plant them you have to get a permit.
Dinosaur Bones Found For a 2nd Time at Small Illinois College
For the second time, a small Illinois college is becoming a hot spot for geologists as a second set of dinosaur bones has been discovered.
It’s Corn! Yummy Corn-Themed Fest in Illinois is Free to Attend
Just like the corn kid said in the TikTok video that went viral, it's corn/a big lump with knobs/it has the juice. Well, if you're obsessed with corn like the corn kid is, then you're going to love this corn-themed festival in Illinois.
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.