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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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.
Fox News says a Museum is the #1 Thing to do in all of Illinois
Illinois is home to so many incredible things to do if you come here on a vacation, so why did Fox News say the #1 stop you should make on your Illinois vacation is a museum? And, which museum is it?
St. Louis is hosting its 1st ever Street Food Festival
The streets of downtown St. Louis will be lined with food this weekend as the first-ever Street Food Festival is set to take place!
Illinois has a New Driving Law that will start in 2024
The leaders of the Land of Lincoln have voted to approve a new law that will affect what you can and can't do while driving, and it will officially become law at the start of 2024, here are the details...
Illinois will now allow Non-Citizens to become Police Officers
There is a new law in the Land of Lincoln that will allow non-citizens to become police officers. Is this something you are ok with? And what exactly are the details of this law? Here is what you need to know.
One of the 10 Most Outrageous Burgers in the US is in Illinois
This burger redefines what you can call a "burger" It takes hours to make, but according to the food experts, it is worth waiting for...What exactly is it and where can you get one here in the Land of Lincoln?
Is this the Best Bar in all of St. Louis?
A website named it's "Best Bar" in St. Louis, so we have to ask...did they get it right?
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.