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 News: Will Canadian Companies move to Illinois?
If you start to see open jobs for Canadian companies here in the Land of Lincoln don't be alarmed, it's not a scam, it's what the leaders in Illinois are trying to make happen. Here are the details we know so far...
Here is the BEST Sports Bar in all of Illinois
If you are looking for the perfect place to watch March Madness games this week then you need to check out this sports bar in Illinois that was named one of the 10 best in the entire US, here are the details...
Beware: AI was used to create Nude Photos of Teens in Illinois
What can only be described as disturbing... AI was reportedly used to create nude photos of some teenage girls in the Land of Lincoln, the police are now investigating. Here are the details you need to know...
You can Fish for “Dinosaurs” in Missouri this Spring
This isn't regular old bass fishing...Be prepared to bag a 100+ pound "dinosaur fish" if you are hitting certain waterways in Missouri this Spring, here are the details...
Illinois News: See How Many People LEFT Your County Last Year
The numbers are alarming...Illinois is losing people at a staggering rate, and this graph shows you exactly how many people have left your county in the last year.
Will Missouri BAN this Pop Star from Performing in the state?
A pop star decided to hand out "the morning after pill" during her concert, and lawmakers in the Show-Me State aren't happy. Will Missouri ban her from performing in the state again?
Trout Fishing Season is almost back in Illinois
If you are itching to hit the water and catch some trout here in the Land of Lincoln you don't have to wait too much longer! Here are the details you need to know to enjoy Illinois' 2024 Trout Fishing Season...
Illinois News: You Can now Drink Your Weed in Illinois
If you want to get "high" but you don't like smoking marijuana then you should try these new THC-infused Beers that are for sale now in parts of the Land of Lincoln. Do you think these "weed beers" are a good idea? Here are the details...
Kirk Cousins to Atlanta is a GREAT move by the Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons gave former Vikings Quarterback Kirk Cousins a 4 year $180 million deal to be their new starting QB. A lot of people think the Falcons overpaid, but I'm here to tell you I love this move by the Falcons, here is why...
Sad News: Missouri’s Oldest Restaurant has Closed
An icon of the Missouri food scene that has been open for 190-plus years, has officially closed. Here are the details...