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 REALLY the Best Pie in all of Illinois?
Illinois grows more pumpkins than any other state and yet the "best" pie in the state according to Yelp, is a hand-held spicy pie...Here are the details on the "Best" pie in the Land of Lincoln...
Illinois is home to one of the 10 Scariest Places in the US
If you believe in spirits, ghosts, and everything haunted, then you need to make a trip to this specific building in Illinois that is almost 100 years old, here are the spooky details...
Would you pay $187 for a Hot Dog in Illinois?
Would you pay $187 for a hot dog? A place in Illinois is offering you the chance to buy one of these unique luxury dogs, here are the details on this pricey dog...
Leaders in Illinois want to make your Driver’s License Digital
Would you ditch the hard plastic Driver's License you keep in your wallet for one that is digital and kept on your phone? Lawmakers in Illinois think this is the way to go, here are the details of their new proposal...
A new law in Illinois would Protect Trans Kids from their Parents
This law would make you a "child abuser" if you don't allow your kid to have "gender-affirming care" Here is everything you need to know...
Experts say the BEST place to Retire in Missouri is a Tiny Town
If you and your significant other are retiring and living on social security the experts say there is one town in Missouri that is a perfect spot for you! Here are the details...
You can Eat BLOOD at a Museum in Illinois…
A popular museum in Illinois is encouraging people to sign up to "eat blood" during special times over the next couple of weeks, and it is all tied to their new "blood" themed exhibit. Here are the details...
Illinois has the #1 Pizza Place on Yelp’s “Top 100 Pizza Spots”
The number one pizza place in the US according to Yelp's new list of the Top 100 Pizza Spots is in the Land of Lincoln! Illinois has plenty of spots that make the top 100 but only 1 tops the list, here are the details...
Shhh.. Experts found the BEST Speakeasy in Illinois
Speakeasies were the places to be 100 years ago during prohibition, some are still thriving including one here in the Land of Lincoln!
Where is Illinois on the list of the MOST Sinful States?
You may be surprised where Illinois ended up on the list of the most sinful states in the US in 2024. Why did the experts rank Illinois where they did? Here are the details...
What is the #1 thing every Kid in St. Louis MUST do?
A website that specializes in everything and anything involving St. Louis, Missouri says they found the #1 thing that every kid in St. Louis MUST do...so, what is it?
Experts say Illinois is the BEST in the Country for 1 thing…
We know the answer isn't taxes, roads without potholes, or weather, so what is Illinois the BEST state in the country for in 2024, the answer will surprise you...