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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Lawmakers in Illinois MUST Pass this “Anti Protester” Law ASAP
Protests are exploding across the country and disrupting normal people's lives as they are just trying to get to work, travel, and more. Lawmakers in Illinois are considering a law that would severely punish protesters who try to impede your freedom to travel, here are the details...
Lawmakers in Illinois are going after your “Pets”
Lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln are discussing a bill that would prevent citizens from owning certain types of animals as pets. Is your pet on the list? Here is what you need to know...
Illinois Took Another Massive Step Towards Becoming California
Lawmakers in Illinois are one step closer to passing a law that started in California and is now spreading to the Land of Lincoln, do you support this new law? Here are the details you need to know...
Illinois News: Leaders in Illinois are BRACING for Protests
Governor JB Pritzker is making it clear that the state of Illinois is prepared to handle protests with big events scheduled this summer in the Land of Lincoln. Here is what you need to know...
Experts say AVOID Starting a Business In Illinois’ Small Towns
If you are looking to start a business in a small town the experts are recommending you stay away from the Land of Lincoln, which small towns in Illinois does your business have a chance to succeed in?
Missouri News: Which Small town is the BEST to Start a Business?
Financial experts ranked the best towns in the US to start a business in 2024, and one small town in Missouri rises above the other in the Show-Me State. Which small town in Missouri is the best to start a business in this year? Here are the details...
BREAKING: A Legendary Illinois Business Files for Bankruptcy
A sad day here in the Land of Lincoln, as a legendary business in Illinois is filing for bankruptcy. What does this mean for the workers and the customers who love going to this business? Here is what we know so far...
Illinois News: Lawmakers MUST Pass this Law to Keep Students Safe
Lawmakers in Illinois are debating a Bill that is designed to keep students in schools safe, will they pass it? Here are the details you need to know...
Experts Warn Parts of Illinois may soon be Underwater
The scientists have gone so far as to make an interactive map to show you which parts of Illinois could soon be buried underwater, where is this happening, and why they think it will happen.
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...