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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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...
Illinois is home to one of the Most Photographed Parks in the US
How can you not take pictures when you are in arguably the most beautiful park in the Land of Lincoln? Which park in Illinois made the list of the most photographed parks in The US & Canada?
Illinois will soon be Home to the World’s Largest Monopoly Board
A small town in Illinois will soon have a claim to the "World's Largest Monopoly Board" and it makes sense because the game's inventor was born there!
Illinois has of the 10 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in the US
The food and restaurant experts at Gayot released their ranking of the 10 best outdoor dining restaurants in the US in 2023, and one of the 10 is located here in the Land of Lincoln. The food is terrific at this restaurant but the views are unbeatable...
One of the 5 Best “Secret” Restaurants in the US is in Illinois
I have lived in this state my entire life and I never knew this restaurant existed, and that is the point, they don't want you to know about it...