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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Illinois is home to the WORST Mayor in the USA
The storylines keep getting weirder and weirder for the mayor of a small town in the Land of Lincoln. It's official, she is the worst mayor in the entire country...
Missouri Lawmakers need to End Child Marriages ASAP
Missouri is a state that will allow children to get married, but some lawmakers are working hard to put an end to child marriages in the Show-Me State, here is what you need to know...
Here is why the Mild Winter was HORRIBLE for Illinois
Spring is almost here and unless the next two weeks are filled with freezing temps and tons of snow, this winter was EXTREMELY mild for the Land of Lincoln. And while it was nice to wear shorts in February, this mild winter is horrible for one of Illinois' most valuable resources. Here are the details...
Is this REALLY the Best Pie in all of Illinois?
Illinois grows more pumpkins than any other state and yet the "best" pie in the state according to Yelp, is a hand-held spicy pie...Here are the details on the "Best" pie in the Land of Lincoln...
Does this new Tourism Campaign make you WANT to visit Illinois?
There are a LOT of things you could highlight in a tourism video to promote Illinois and make people want to come to visit the Land of Lincoln. So why is the state spending money promoting this...?
Illinois is facing a Teacher Crisis in parts of the State
The numbers are alarming, parts of the state of Illinois that need teachers can't even get people to apply for jobs. Here are the details...
Why do some towns in Illinois want to KEEP the Grocery Tax?
The Governor of Illinois announced his plans to repeal the state grocery tax but some towns in the Land of Lincoln are pushing back, saying "Keep the Tax"...why? Here are the details...
Lawmakers in Illinois want to ELIMINATE “Offensive” Mascots
If your local high school has a legendary mascot that in 2024 is deemed "Offensive" they may be forced to change the mascot under a new law that could pass soon here in the Land of Lincoln. Here are the details...
A New Law in Illinois would Kill “Hidden Fees” from Businesses
Lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln are as fed up with "hidden fees" as consumers are, and they are trying to do something about it. Here are the details of this new law that would prevent hidden fees in Illinois...
Will a County in Illinois be FORCED to return “Stolen” Land?
There is a chance that a county in the Land of Lincoln will lose over a thousand acres because the land was "stolen" Here are the details you need to know...