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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A Secret New McDonald’s Restaurant is Opening in Illinois
The restaurant is called CosMc's and its a "spin-off" restaurant of McDonald's...wait what? Where is it being built, and what are they serving there? Here is what we know so far...
The 2nd Best Fried Chicken in the US is here in Illinois
If you think Illinois is just for Deep Dish Pizza, Horseshoes, Chicago Style Hotdogs, and Italian Beef, you're wrong! Illinois is home to some of the best Fried Chicken in the country and the experts at one high-profile food website say so...
Which County in Illinois has Hunted the Most Deer so far?
The numbers are starting to trickle in for the first weekend of firearm season in the Land of Lincoln and there are many counties that have already harvested over 1,000 deer, but who is in the lead so far...?
One of the Top 5 Hotel Bars in the US is in Illinois
Yelp put together a list of the best hotel bars in the United States and one of the bars at the top of the list is here in the Land of Lincoln. This bar is more than just a Bud Light and Wine bar...
Minimum Wage in Illinois is set to increase again in 2024
Once again a new year in Illinois will bring a new increase to the minimum wage in the Land of Lincoln. What is the minimum wage going up to in 2024, and will it have an impact on small businesses in your community?
Experts say they found the Best “Happy Hour” Spot in Illinois
If you are feeling the need to skip out of the office early and grab a drink this holiday season, then you need to head to this bar in Illinois that has the Best "happy hour" in the state according to Yelp.
An Airport in Western Illinois wants to become a “Space Port”
Imagine arriving at the airport with your bags packed to Florida, while the family next to you is packed for a trip to Space...this scenario is closer to becoming a reality than you think. An airport along the Mississippi River in Illinois wants to add a "Space Port" as space tourism is set to explode!
Fox News says a Museum is the #1 Thing to do in all of Illinois
Illinois is home to so many incredible things to do if you come here on a vacation, so why did Fox News say the #1 stop you should make on your Illinois vacation is a museum? And, which museum is it?
Why is Six Flags in Illinois closing multiple rides?
Six Flags Great America in northern Illinois is closing multiple rides, but that doesn't mean that the theme park is struggling, in fact, it means the opposite in this case! Here are the details...
One of the 10 Best Historic Hotels in the US is in Illinois
There is a hotel in the Land of Lincoln that experts named as one of the best and most historic hotels in the entire country. It is a hotel I have personally stayed at, and let me tell you, it lives up to the hype!
The St. Louis Beer Fest is happening this weekend
The St. Louis Beer Fest is happening this weekend, and it's being held in the coolest location! Here are the details you need to know to enjoy some craft beer this weekend.
Illinois is the future home of a Billion Dollar New Energy Source
Illinois is one of three midwestern states that will be called a future "energy hub" for a futuristic new energy source that will help power our cars and lives. The billion-dollar project is set to begin, where is it happening, and what exactly is it...?