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 Lawmakers want to create MORE Journalists in the state
Lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln are discussing "Tax Breaks" for media companies to hopefully create more local journalists, is this something you support? Here are the details...
How many Games will the Chicago Bears Win in 2024/2025?
The NFL released every team's schedule for the 2024/2025 season, can the Bears win double-digit games and make it to the playoffs? Let's break down their season week by week...
A Small town in Illinois will pay you $10,000 to move there
BUT...There's a catch...A small town in Illinois is looking for some very specific people to move there and will pay you to do so. Which town is it, and do you fit the type of person they are looking for? Here are the details...
Missouri Lawmakers just Broke a State Record
If you think your government is broken you may be right, a group of lawmakers in Missouri just broke a record in the Show-Me State, and there is little to show for it. Here are the details...
Illinois Lawmakers want a High Speed Train from Chicago to Where?
The future of a high-speed train that would connect Chicago with another major Midwest city is one step closer to becoming a reality. Where would this train go, and does it make sense to build it anyway? Here are the details you need to know...
A Museum in Illinois is being Renamed after a Billionaire
When you donate LOTS of money they rename buildings after you...We have seen a lot of iconic renamings in Illinois from the Sears Tower to the Willis Tower, and now one of our most legendary museums gets a new name thanks to a Billionaire... Here are the details.
Missouri’s Best Summer Destination was Disrespected by “Experts”
Normally, we agree with the rankings from these experts but this time, they got it wrong. Why did they rank Missouri's best summer destination so low on the list? Here is why we think they disrespected the Show-Me State...
Illinois News: Governor Pritzker wants to CUT how much Spending?
According to sources the Governor of the Land of Lincoln is warning agencies about cuts and is refusing to sign an unbalanced budget. How much in cuts are we talking about? Here is what we know so far...
A $42 Million Facility in Illinois is making “Experimental” Candy
That new flavor of M&M's or that weird new Snickers bar you have fallen in love with started at a massive "experimental" candy facility here in the Land of Lincoln. Where is it? Here are the details you need to know...
Missouri is home to one of the BEST Cities to Start a Career
A new ranking reveals the best and worst cities in America for college grads to start a career, and Missouri is home to one of the best of the best in the entire United States, here are the details...