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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Free School Lunches are BACK in Illinois
During the COVID-19 pandemic school lunches were free to give families a financial break, the free lunches went away, and now they are coming back!
Western Illinois University is making a Big Athletics Change
The Athletic teams of Western Illinois University have been a part of the Missouri Valley Conference for almost 40 years, but that run has come to an end...
We found the BEST Pretzel Place in Illinois
You will never want to go to Auntie Anne's again after stopping by this one-of-a-kind Pretzel Restaurant in Illinois. The menu is out of this world, and when you are there every day is Pretzel Day.
A New Law may lead to Uber & Lyft Leaving Illinois
Having access to Uber and Lyft is crucial when planning a night out with friends to make sure everyone gets home safely, but the companies aren't happy with a bill that could become a new law in the Land of Lincoln...
Wait, Illinois may be getting RID of a Law?
The Land of Lincoln feels a lot like the "Land of MORE Laws" but...there may be a new law that gets rid of an old law, here are the details...
How Many of the 15 Tallest Buildings in the US are in Chicago?
If you want to see skyscrapers in the USA there are two places to head, Chicago and New York City. All 13 of the tallest buildings in the USA are in Chicago and New York City, let us break it down for you...
The Best Bars in America 2023 list includes a spot in Illinois
Only 10 bars made the Best Bars in America 2023 list, and one of them is here in the Land of Lincoln. If you love a great cocktail (and have the money to spend) this bar might be perfect for you!
Where is Illinois on the list of Most Gambling Addicted States?
Do we have a gambling problem here in the Land of Lincoln? Check out the details on where Illinois is on the list of 2023's Most Gambling-Addicted States...
The Top 2 Most Creative Bars in the US are in Chicago
If you are looking for a drink that you literally can't find anywhere else on the planet then you need to head to Chicago, Illinois. The list of the most creative bars in the US debuted and the top 2 most creative are located in the Windy City...
A Small Town in Illinois is on the List of Places to Visit in May
It's going to be May! And if you are looking for the best places to visit in the month of May you will want to go to San Fransisco, Charlotte, and a small town in the Land of Lincoln, here are the details...