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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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.
What the MLB 12 Team Playoff means for the Cardinals & Cubs
Baseball is back! And there are new rules to consider like the DH in the National League, and also the new 12 team playoff format, so what does all this mean for the Cubs and the Cardinals?
Wild Video of what people find magnet fishing in East St. Louis
If there is one place to take a magnet and go fishing for crazy items in a pond it is East St. Louis, check out what these magnet fishers find!
Video of a Young Fan opening a Gift from Luke Combs
A video posted on Luke Combs' Tiktok account is going viral as he makes a young fan's day with the caption "#corememories" check it out here!
Illinois’ banning Fossil Fuels and the move to Solar has started
By 2045 Illinois will officially shut down all fossil fuel production in the state, and apparently, the switch to solar is already underway in a big way.