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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One unique Illinois place is combining Nashville and Horseshoes
Central Illinois is famous for Horseshoes, Nashville is famous for their hot chicken, and one Illinois restaurant combined them to make the ultimate hot horseshoe!
All the Best Holiday Films are set in Illinois
When it comes to holiday movies there is no place better to set them than Illinois, the list of holiday movies that take place in Illinois is honestly second to none!
The Minimum wage will increase in Illinois at the start of 2022
Another step will be taken in Illinois to get the statewide minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, the minimum wage will increase once again at the start of 2022.
Hundreds of New Laws go into effect in Illinois on January 1st
New Year equals new laws here in the Land of Lincoln, there are lots of new laws going into effect come Jan.1 look through them before the start of the new year.
The Devil’s Icebox Cave near Columbia, Missouri is Not for the Squeamish
The Devil's Icebox is a huge sinkhole cave in Central Missouri with frigid temperatures earning it the eerie nickname.
Here is Video Proof Missouri has some awesome Whitewater Rafting
If you are looking for a serious outdoor rafting adventure you don't need to head west to Colorado or east to the Appalachian Mountains, there is an intense spot in the Show-Me State of Missouri!
Watch this beautiful Drone Video high above St. Louis Missouri
This has to be some of the most incredible drone footage from above a city I have ever seen, I have never seen St. Louis look so beautiful before, the night shots are amazing!
Video of a man eating an 8 pound pizza challenge in Illinois
This has to be the largest Deep Dish Pizza I have ever seen, and I can't believe this one man is attempting to eat it all in less than one hour.
Incredible Views from the Stunning Garden of the Gods in Illinois
An outdoorsman takes you on a visual video tour of the must-see Garden of the Gods in Southern Illinois, and the views are just spectacular!
Where does Illinois Rank on the “Best State to Have a Baby” List?
The 50 states and Washington DC were ranked best to worst when it comes to states to have a baby in, so where does Illinois land on the list?
Watch a Missouri Home that has a Spectacular Halloween Light Show
I have no idea how the owners of this home in Missouri set this incredible display up, but I'm so glad they did because it is seriously fun to watch and listen to!
Here is the Most Popular Cheap Beer in Illinois
Forget the IPAs and the expensive beers, here is the most popular trashy cheap beer in the state of Illinois, it just also happens to be the best beer known to man!