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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Which State “Tips” Better, Illinois or Missouri?
If you are a server and you want to capitalize on people who tip better, should you work at a restaurant in Missouri or Illinois? Here is what the data shows...
Where is Illinois on the list of Best States for Doctors?
If you are a doctor which states offer you the best opportunities, and an excellent medical environment? Well, a website did the research and ranked the states from best to worst for doctors, and there is some bad news for Illinois on this ranking...
A Travel Website says to visit St. Louis during the Spring Season
If you need an excuse to get down to St. Louis this spring just say "well, the big-time travel website says spring is the time to visit St. Louis!" What is it about St. Louis that makes it one of the best places in America to visit during the Spring season?
Ready to Fish? Here are the Best Fishing Spots in Illinois
Spring starts Monday, and that means the fishing season is underway for many of us out there. If you are looking for the best places to cast a line this fishing season then check out this list of places we found from some outdoor experts!
Hate Crimes hit an All Time High in Missouri
Why are hate crimes on such a dramatic rise in the Show-Me State? The numbers being revealed show that hate crimes have never been higher in Missouri, but what could be behind the dramatic rise?
A website claims they found the 3 Best Small Towns in Illinois
If you want to settle down in a charming small town in the Land of Lincoln, you need to check out these three towns because they all made the list of the 150 Best Small Towns in America.
Fans can now register to go to the NFL Draft in Kansas City
The NFL Draft is going to be in Kansas City at the end of April and you can register to be at the draft cheering on your team! Here are the details you need to know...
Sports Betting being Illegal in Missouri is Good for Illinois
March Madness is here again and that means BIG money for the state of Illinois, and another reminder to states out there (like Missouri) that they are missing out on big revenue...
You need to Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at this Missouri Irish Pub
St. Patrick's Day is this Friday, and if you want an authentic Irish experience you need to check out this Irish Pub in Missouri that was named of the Best Irish Pubs in America!
Should Missouri copy Illinois’ new “Mandatory Paid Leave” Law?
Illinois just become the third state in the US to create a mandatory paid leave law, now all eyes are on states like Missouri to see if they will follow, should they? Here is what you need to know...