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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What do you think of Illinois’ new Reparations Law?
Digging is set to begin in parts of Illinois due to a brand new law that Illinois Governor Pritzker signed last month, this law is aimed at righting the wrongs of our past and returning items to where they were found. This leads us to ask the question, is this the right thing to do?
Could Texas help Illinois Limit the Power of Chicago?
There is a new law in the Lone Star State of Texas whose goal is to Limit the Power of Big Cities, and it might be a law that the rest of Illinois could use to protect their way of life vs Chicago, here are the details...
Free School Lunches are BACK in Illinois
During the COVID-19 pandemic school lunches were free to give families a financial break, the free lunches went away, and now they are coming back!
Meet the Newest Indoor Amusement Park in Illinois
There is a new 135,000 sqft Entertainment Center/Indoor Amusement park in the Land of Lincoln and it looks epic!
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...
New Food & Events coming to the Largest Theme Park in Illinois
The largest theme park in Illinois is getting ready to open its doors for the 2023 season, and to celebrate a new season there are plenty of new offerings at the park this year!
Happy Margarita Day! Is this the Best Margarita in Illinois…?
Why not celebrate National Margarita Day today (yes, we know it's odd that it falls on a Wednesday this year) with the BEST margarita in all of Illinois? One website says they found the best margarita in the state, did they get it right?
Chicago makes the list of the Best spots to Celebrate Christmas
Chicago, Illinois lands in the top 5 of the best cities to celebrate the Christmas Holiday. One website explains why you need to take a Christmas trip to the Windy City if you want to feel the holiday spirit!
One of the 10 Best Cocktail Bars in the US is in Illinois
Finding a bar that makes a great cocktail that suits your taste can be difficult. But you won't have any problems finding a drink you'll love at this cocktail bar in Illinois, named one of the best in America.