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 was told to prepare for 25 Busses of Migrants Every Day
In the latest development in the migrant crisis in Illinois, the state was told to "prepare" for 25 busses of migrants EACH DAY... what can we as downstate residents do about this?
Here is More Proof Chicago is the Best Big City in the USA
Stop the count, no more debating, Chicago is the best big city in the USA and it is getting embarrassing if you think New York City, Los Angeles, or any other big city is better than Chicago...
Illinois wants its Small Towns to take Non Citizens from Chicago
Chicago is overflowing with illegal migrants seeking asylum, and the Governor of Illinois thinks one solution to the problem is the downstate smaller cities should open up their doors to these non-citizens, could the state force smaller cities to accept these migrants? Here are the details...
The Best Bar in all of Chicago has Unexpectedly closed
It is a sad day for Chicagoans and tourists alike... The most famous bar in the Windy City closed its doors unexpectedly this week and the reason why it closed should be causing more legendary businesses to worry.
Illinois wants a New Law to Permanently Test Older Drivers
Why does the state of Illinois want to simultaneously raise the age requirement for mandatory driving tests for senior citizens while also making it permanent? Here is what you need to know...
Missouri officially has a State Rifle
Forget the state bird, Missouri has now passed a new bill that officially gives the Show-Me State an official state rifle, so what is it? And why is it important to Missouri?
Only 1 of the Top 100 Taco Spots in the US is in Missouri
According to a ranking from Yelp, only 1 Taco Spot in the Show-Me State of Missouri is worthy of being on the list of the 100 Best Taco Spots in the US. Here is the spot that represents Missouri on the list...
Need a Job? Amazon is hiring over 4,500 People in Missouri!
If you are looking for a job, a career change, or extra work this holiday season, then look no further than Amazon. The giant company has announced they are looking to hire over 4,500 people in the Show-Me State for a variety of jobs and hours, here are the details...
Will we soon see Robot Cops on the streets in Illinois?
A new program just unveiled in New York is introducing the first Robot Police patrolling the streets, if this program is successful these Robot Cops could be on their way to the Land of Lincoln, here are the details...
Is the Lake of the Ozarks Better in the Fall?
A travel website makes the claim that the Lake of the Ozarks is BETTER in the Fall than the Summer. Are they right? Here is why they think so...