Hey everyone, I'm Mark. I was born in Chicago and raised in the suburbs. Most nights you can find me drinking a Miller Lite and watching the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, or Hawks. I am obsessed with my dachshund, Murphy, and am not afraid to tell you about it! I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Acting and later graduated from The Second City in Chicago where I pursued my passion for comedy. I come to Quincy and KICK-FM after hosting a morning show in Macomb, Illinois. And I am a lover of history and random facts, so please feel free reach out and connect with me!
Mark Hespen
An Illinois Butcher made a Halloween inspired Candy Corn Brat
It's true, a place in Illinois makes Candy Corn Brats, and now that we all know that these exist the question is...Would you eat one?
Look at the beautiful views you get from the Gateway Arch
A Youtube video gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what the trip to the top of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis is like, and the views from the top are just beautiful to see!
Should the people of Illinois be prepared for a major Earthquake?
There is an Earthquake preparedness drill happening this week, and the state of Illinois is encouraging its residents to participate, but what are the chances of a major earthquake affecting the Land of Lincoln?
Apparently this is the Best City in Missouri for an Aspiring Chef
If you want to become a chef in the Show-Me State of Missouri then you may want to move to this city, and it's not St. Louis or Kansas City.
Illinois’ COVID Safe Guidelines for Halloween this Year announced
As Halloween approaches the state of Illinois has released its guidelines for COVID-19 safety on what you should and shouldn't do during Halloween this year.
Warnings of Increased Energy Bills in Illinois is Terrible News
Central Illinois energy companies are getting ahead of it early, by issuing warnings to customers that they should expect higher heating bills during the winter months. And that's the last thing struggling Illinoians needed to hear.
Watch as a Man catches a Huge Fish in the heart of Chicago
Right along the Chicago River in the center of downtown Chicago, there are some monster fish just waiting to be caught apparently, watch as a man reels one in!
Incredible Views from the Stunning Garden of the Gods in Illinois
An outdoorsman takes you on a visual video tour of the must-see Garden of the Gods in Southern Illinois, and the views are just spectacular!
Have you ever heard of the town dubbed Missouri’s Best Small Town?
Apparently, one website believes this town is Missouri's "Best" small town, and it may be, but I have just never heard of it before, have you?
Watch what a Man finds on the Famous Snake Road in Illinois
Snake Road in Southern Illinois is widely known for being a safe space for snakes, but the sheer amount of snakes one guy captures on video in a day is incredible to me, watch it here.