Current co-host of the “Mornings with Mark and Sam” show on 97.9 KICK-FM. Mark is a graduate of the Conservatory at The Second City in Chicago and holds a degree in Acting from Northern Illinois University. Mark is also the host of “On the Mark”, an hour of honest sports talk every Saturday morning on News Talk 1070 KHMO-Am. His love for sports followed him from Chicago never missing an opportunity to watch the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, or Hawks. In 2022, Mark received the Missouri Broadcasting Award for Best Sports Personality Small Market. Mark enjoys time with his wife and family, history, and random facts. You can connect with Mark on Twitter @MarkHespen
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Fright Fest is back at Six Flags in St. Louis
It's that time of the year! You can head to Six Flags in St. Louis to not only be thrilled by rollercoasters but also have your pants scared right off you at Fright Fest! Here are all the details you need to know on how to enjoy one of the scariest thrills of the Halloween season.
Blues Music takes over downtown St. Louis this weekend
The 7th annual Blues at the Arch Festival is back in St. Louis all weekend long, so if you are looking for an excuse to eat great food, and listen to blues in one of the iconic blues cities in the world, then you need to head to the Arch this weekend, here are the details you need to know!
Oddities & Curiosities Expo is in St. Louis this Weekend
If you are or someone you know is into the world of skulls, potions, and the dark arts then you need to make a trip down to St. Louis this weekend for the 2022 Oddities & Curiosities Expo!
A Beer lover’s festival is taking place in St. Louis this weekend
If you want the opportunity to try beers you have never tried before, and chose a winning beer then you need to head to the Summer SMaSH Home Brew Bottle Competition and Beer Tasting Festival happening this Saturday in St. Louis, here are the details you need to know.
You need to travel to Chicago July 8-10 and bring your appetite
The Largest Food Festival in the World is back in downtown Chicago after a 2-year Covid break, and if you have never been to The Taste then you need to make plans to get to Chicago July 8th through the 10th to experience it, here is why...
Illinois is hoping to help Bluebirds thrive again in the State
A new initiative in the Land of Lincoln is hoping to accomplish the goal of bringing bluebirds back to thriving numbers, and what they are doing will be noticeable as you traverse across the state.
Watch a video tour of the smallest towns in the State of Illinois
There are towns in the Land of Lincoln that have less than 100 people, a YouTube video gives you a glimpse of some of these forgotten tiny towns in Illinois.
Video Shows Explorers Going Deep into a Famous Missouri Cave
Watch as this couple explores the famous Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, which includes footage of them going all the way into the cave known as the Devil's Icebox.
Viral Video of a Girl in New Zealand making Illinois’ State Food
Deep Dish Pizza is so beloved that a young chef in New Zealand is going viral for a video she posted of her making a deep-dish pizza, what she calls the "State Food of Illinois" check out the video for yourself here!
Proposed Law in Illinois would prioritize Teachers Mental Health
A law is being discussed in Illinois that would help teachers take time off when they need it for their mental health, teachers just like their students are struggling with their mental health.
According to experts here are the Best Fishing spots in Illinois
Spring is here and that means you'll be getting ready to hit the water for some fishing, so before you go we compiled a list of different lakes, rivers, and waterways you need to go fishing at in Illinois if you've never been before!
Buy Cardinals Tickets for $6 and get Cards Cash too
You can purchase tickets to see the St. Louis Cardinals play games this season for only $6! But they are on sale for a limited time, here are all the details that you need to capitalize on this deal.