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 is the BIGGEST difference between Illinois & Missouri?
There are lots of differences between the Land of Lincoln and the Show-Me State, but it is shocking how different Illinois and Missouri are in this ONE major category, and it's not good for Missouri...
Experts have decided the #1 High School in Missouri is…
The experts at US News have released their annual high school rankings, they looked at over 24,000 high schools across the US, so which is the BEST in the Show-Me State?
A School in Illinois FORCED Kids into “Secret” Hindu Practices
A SHOCKING lawsuit has been filed against a Public School in Illinois where students were told to keep what the school was asking them to do a SECRET from their parents. Here are the disturbing details...
A City in Illinois was names a Top 3 Mother’s Day Destination!
Mother's Day is just around the corner and if you want to do something really special for your mom you should take her to this city in the land of Lincoln, here is what the experts had to say...
Experts claim Missouri is NOT a Top Beer State in the US
Missouri is home to so many great breweries so why is it not a top beer state in the US? Here is what the "experts" had to say...
How many people still have a Landline Phone in Illinois?
The number of people that have a landline phone here in the Land of Lincoln will shock you...
Predicting Caleb Williams’ Rookie Season w/the Chicago Bears
Da Bears are on the clock and the expectation is they will take USC QB Caleb Williams number 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. So what should we expect from Caleb during his rookie season with the Chicago Bears? Here is my prediction...
Lawmakers in Missouri are trying to “Copy” a Law from Illinois
VERY rarely does a law pass in Illinois that Missouri lawmakers will look to copy and bring to the Show-Me State, but this is one of those rare cases. Which law could be coming across the Mississippi River from Illinois to Missouri? Here are the details...
Why are Illinois Lawmakers making it EASIER to become a Teacher?
We are facing a teacher shortage in the Land of Lincoln, but is it smart to make it EASIER to become a teacher? Here is what lawmakers are debating at the state capitol...
Lawmakers in Illinois MUST Pass this “Anti Protester” Law ASAP
Protests are exploding across the country and disrupting normal people's lives as they are just trying to get to work, travel, and more. Lawmakers in Illinois are considering a law that would severely punish protesters who try to impede your freedom to travel, here are the details...