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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Ruh-roh! It’s Illegal in This Illinois City to Give a Dog Whiskey
Picture this. You're out on a weeknight with your four-legged friend and you want to him it just a sip of whiskey, well better this again. In one Illinois City, it's illegal to give your dog whiskey.
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.
Did You Know Illinois Has 5 of the Strangest Festivals to Attend?
If you're looking for a different kind of festival this year then one of these five festivals in Illinois might interest you
Have You Tried These Legendary Foods Invented in Illinois?
Let's face it, Illinois has got a bad rap on a lot of things, but there is something to love about Illinois. The food that was created in the state.
Make The Best Margarita For National Margarita Day
As if you need a reason to drink a margarita I'll give you one. Happy Margarita Day!
Use Your Instant Pot to Make Wine
I love my instant pot! I throw everything and anything into it and out comes dinner, sometimes its a mystery dinner. My family just loves those. However, when I found out that I can make my own wine, lets just say my mind was blown!