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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Is this the KEY to limiting Cicadas in your yard in Illinois?
We know there is a once-in-a-lifetime cicada event that will engulf the Land of Lincoln later this year, what can be done to prevent them from overtaking your yard? Experts, apparently, have a solution, here are the details...
Illinois Lawmakers are trying to BAN more Single Use Plastics
Once again lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln are attempting to ban more of the single-use plastic you use in your life. Here are the details on the plastics they are trying to ban this time...
Experts say one of the Best Waffles in the US is here in Illinois
It's International Waffle Day and apparently, Illinois is home to one of the best waffles in the entire US, here are the syrupy details...
A New Law in Illinois could have a MAJOR impact on Farmers
If Senate Bill 3219 passes into law here in the Land of Lincoln, the impacts of this bill would have major ramifications for Farmers. What exactly are lawmakers trying to do, and will it work? Here are the details...
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...
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.
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...