Hey everyone, I'm Mark. I was born in Chicago and raised in the suburbs. Most nights you can find me drinking a Miller Lite and watching the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, or Hawks. I am obsessed with my dachshund, Murphy, and am not afraid to tell you about it! I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Acting and later graduated from The Second City in Chicago where I pursued my passion for comedy. I come to Quincy and KICK-FM after hosting a morning show in Macomb, Illinois. And I am a lover of history and random facts, so please feel free reach out and connect with me!
Mark Hespen
A Missouri city made the List for Best Small Towns in the Midwest
The town has a population of fewer than 1,800 people but it is special enough to make a travel website list of the Best Small Towns in the Midwest. So why have we never heard of this little town before?
The Taste of St. Louis is happening downtown this weekend
Food fans don't miss your chance to taste all that St. Louis has to offer at the Taste of St. Louis this weekend! This free-to-enter event is loaded with food, music, drinks, and family-friendly entertainment. Find out all the details right here.
The Warehouse of Nightmares is Back in Hannibal
Spooky season is upon us and that means the annual Warehouse of Nightmares in Hannibal is back! If you are looking for a scary way to spend your weekends in October then you have to check out this terrifying fundraiser.
Two Missouri Cities are in the Top 10 US Cities for Car Thefts
Two cities in Missouri are in the Top 10 for Cities Where your Car is Most Likely to be Stolen, and those cities are NOT St. Louis or Kansas City... Which cities from the Show-Me State make this troublesome list?
A website names Chicago as one of the Top Country Music Cities
Chicago is the city of Blues, Deep Dish, Comedy, and Country Music...? According to one website, Chicago is considered one of the best cities for country music in 2022, here is why Chicago ranks so high.
There is a Halloween “Zombie” Adult Prom happening in Quincy
The event is called the Zombie Prom Adult Dance of the Living Dead Party and it is happening this October, at one of the best nightlife spots in all of Quincy. Get your costumes ready, here are the details you need to know...
Did You Know You Can Get Married Underground in Missouri?
Why waste time worrying about the weather for your "outdoor" wedding when you can just get married underground in the Show-Me State, where the weather never changes!
Missouri was named one of the Top 5 Best States to Retire
Of course, Florida was ranked number 1, but the Show-Me State of Missouri was not too far behind. A website claims that Missouri is one of the top 5 states you need to retire in, what about Missouri makes it so desirable for retired life?
A Website says a City in Illinois is 1 of the 10 Safest in the US
Safety is extremely important in figuring out where you want to live, work, and raise your family. This is why it is exciting to see one city here in the Land of Lincoln make it on the list of the 10 Safest Cities in America, spoiler alert... it's not Chicago.
Two of the 10 Most Expensive Colleges in the US are in Illinois
It is back-to-school season across the United States and if you are headed off to college that means you'll most likely have a hefty price tag to pay for your education. In some schools, the price tag is way bigger than in others, like two universities in Illinois that both are in the top 10 for Most Expensive Colleges in the US.
Fright Fest is back at Six Flags in St. Louis
It's that time of the year! You can head to Six Flags in St. Louis to not only be thrilled by rollercoasters but also have your pants scared right off you at Fright Fest! Here are all the details you need to know on how to enjoy one of the scariest thrills of the Halloween season.
Ribfest and Wings 2022 is back in Palmyra
The Hannibal Free Clinic's 2022 Ribfest and Wings is back in Palmyra, and you won't want to miss your chance to try all the wings and mouthwatering ribs you can. And the best part is that it supports a great local organization!