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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The Governor of Illinois wants to spend $500 Million on WHAT???
The Governor of Illinois has released his new budget and a $500 million part of the budget may confuse, surprise, or anger you. Here are the details...
The DEEPEST Pool in North America is being built in Illinois
If you are scared of the deep end of the pool then this new pool being built in the Land of Lincoln is not for you...Here are the details on the deepest pool in the US coming to Illinois!
A new law in Illinois would Protect Trans Kids from their Parents
This law would make you a "child abuser" if you don't allow your kid to have "gender-affirming care" Here is everything you need to know...
A New Law in Illinois would take away power from the Police
Lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln are looking to pass a bill into law that would limit the power of the police, is this a good idea? Here are the details of this controversial new law...
Will Illinois Eliminate DMV locations by the end of 2024?
The state of Illinois is strongly encouraging you to NOT go to the DMV, and instead do everything online, is this the end of the DMV as we know it in the Land of Lincoln? Here are the details you need to know...
A shockingly high number of Adults in Illinois can’t Read
New data have been unveiled, by the National Center for Education Statistics, and the numbers are alarming when it comes to how many adults in Illinois are considered "illiterate" Here are the details...
Will Illinois build Wind Farms on Lakes in 2024?
You drive past wind farms all across the Land of Lincoln, you might be sailing past them in your boat in Illinois soon as well, here are the details on the wind farms expanding to the waterways in Illinois...
In 2024 All Dogs will be treated Equally in Illinois
Your dog will no longer be discriminated against by what breed they are in Illinois starting in 2024, here is what Illinois is doing to protect your dogs...
Minimum Wage in Illinois is set to increase again in 2024
Once again a new year in Illinois will bring a new increase to the minimum wage in the Land of Lincoln. What is the minimum wage going up to in 2024, and will it have an impact on small businesses in your community?
Forget Kentucky! Here is a Missouri Bourbon to try
If you didn't know, Missouri has officially had its own Missouri Bourbon since 2020, and it is time you give it a try!
There is a sickness impacting dogs in Illinois right now
Pay extra attention to your dog over the holidays here in the Land of Lincoln, there are reports of a mysterious illness that is impacting dogs in Illinois and 9 other states across the country. Here are the details...
The Award for Best BBQ in Illinois goes to…
Sorry, Chicago...The best BBQ in the state of Illinois is located in a small town in the central part of the state. Here are the details on the award-winning BBQ that is a must-try for foodies in the Land of Lincoln.