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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Team USA Men’s Olympic Basketball Roster is LOADED with Stars
This may be the BEST Team USA Men's Basketball Team since the Dream Team of the early 1990's. But there is one major change to the roster that I would make ASAP, here are the details...
Experts say AVOID Starting a Business In Illinois’ Small Towns
If you are looking to start a business in a small town the experts are recommending you stay away from the Land of Lincoln, which small towns in Illinois does your business have a chance to succeed in?
BREAKING: A Legendary Illinois Business Files for Bankruptcy
A sad day here in the Land of Lincoln, as a legendary business in Illinois is filing for bankruptcy. What does this mean for the workers and the customers who love going to this business? Here is what we know so far...
Missouri News: Which Small town is the BEST to Start a Business?
Financial experts ranked the best towns in the US to start a business in 2024, and one small town in Missouri rises above the other in the Show-Me State. Which small town in Missouri is the best to start a business in this year? Here are the details...
Experts Warn Parts of Illinois may soon be Underwater
The scientists have gone so far as to make an interactive map to show you which parts of Illinois could soon be buried underwater, where is this happening, and why they think it will happen.
Illinois News: Lawmakers MUST Pass this Law to Keep Students Safe
Lawmakers in Illinois are debating a Bill that is designed to keep students in schools safe, will they pass it? Here are the details you need to know...
Illinois is home to one of the Greatest American Food Challenges
If you want to push your appetite to the ABSOLUTE LIMIT, then you need to head to a town in Central Illinois and tackle the "The Big Fat Ugly"...what is it, and where can you find it? Here are the details...
Illinois Lawmakers may Pass a Law No Other State has…
Not only would Illinois be the only state in the country that passes this unique law, but it is a law that doesn't make any sense...
Which side of the “Water War” in Missouri are you on?
There is a war breaking out in Missouri over the state's water, which side are you on? Here are the details you need to know...
The 5 Biggest Storylines for The Masters 2024
It is golf's biggest weekend, The Masters is back! What are the storylines that golf executives are hoping come true Sunday night when the tournament ends?