Mark Hespen

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

Illinois is paying $380,000+ to WHO???

You will NEVER guess whose salary in the Land of Lincoln was over $380,000 last year...Taxpayer dollars are going to this person and I guarantee you have ZERO idea who this person is or what they do...

2 Small Towns in Central Illinois are where you should Retire

If you HAVE to retire in the Land of Lincoln instead of Florida, Arizona, South Carolina, or Texas, ( and that's a big IF...) experts say you should check out these two small towns in West Central Illinois as retirement options. Here are the details...

Experts claim Illinois is home to 2 “New Ivy League” Universities

The old Ivy League consists of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and others but what schools are in the "new" Ivy League? Two of them are located here in the Land of Lincoln!

Illinois is home to 2 of the Dirtiest Cities in America

A list of the dirtiest cities in the US has been released and 2 of the dirtiest cities in the US this year are here in the Land of Lincoln, which two cities made the list? Here are the details...

It’s Official Illinois has one of the BEST Arcade Bars in the USA

Arcades are truly one of the best places to have fun but when you add a bar to the arcade that is when you get something special! The experts at Yelp say that Illinois is home to one of the best arcade bars in the USA, here are the details on this special place in the Land of Lincoln...

Illinois is home to one of the Greatest American Food Challenges

If you want to push your appetite to the ABSOLUTE LIMIT, then you need to head to a town in Central Illinois and tackle the "The Big Fat Ugly"...what is it, and where can you find it? Here are the details...

Illinois Lawmakers may Pass a Law No Other State has…

Not only would Illinois be the only state in the country that passes this unique law, but it is a law that doesn't make any sense...

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...