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...
Did You Know the “Pumpkin Capitol of the World” is in Illinois?
A small town in Central Illinois is the "Pumpkin Capitol of the World" and they have a real reason to call themselves that title!
Iowa’s Hidden Gem of a Resort Getaway Only A Few Hours From Quad Cities
Why have I lived here for over two years and no body told me about this place yet?!?
McDonald’s Menu is Changing
For all of my fellow Americans who love nothing more than traveling to McDonald's late at night, after pushing the limits of how much alcohol a person can consume, tragedy has struck. McDonald's is changing their menu.