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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Don’t Plan a Vacation to Chicago during these Dates in 2024
You ABSOLUTELY should take a trip to Chicago in 2024, it is one of the greatest cities in the world to vacation. Just don't go on a certain weekend later this year, let me tell you why...
Gun Owners in Illinois have Officially Rebelled against the State
The state of Illinois said to assault weapon owners "You have to register your guns" and the people in the Land of Lincoln ignored the state...so, what happens next? Here is what you can expect...
Will 2024 be the year Illinois actually Gains Population?
The data was released and Illinois saw a population loss in 2023, making it 10 straight years of population loss here in the Land of Lincoln, will it finally turn around in 2024?
In 2024 All Dogs will be treated Equally in Illinois
Your dog will no longer be discriminated against by what breed they are in Illinois starting in 2024, here is what Illinois is doing to protect your dogs...
Life Sentences are No Longer “For Life” in Illinois starting 2024
You could be sent to prison for a "life sentence" and be able to walk free one day thanks to a new law starting in Illinois in 2024. Here are the details on how a life sentence doesn't necessarily mean "for life" anymore in the Land of Lincoln...
Changes are coming in 2024 to Paid Leave for workers in Illinois
The new year is bringing new laws to the Land of Lincoln, and one of the most important changes coming in 2024 has to do with your paid leave, here is what you need to know!
Which County in Illinois has Hunted the Most Deer so far?
The numbers are starting to trickle in for the first weekend of firearm season in the Land of Lincoln and there are many counties that have already harvested over 1,000 deer, but who is in the lead so far...?
There is a sickness impacting dogs in Illinois right now
Pay extra attention to your dog over the holidays here in the Land of Lincoln, there are reports of a mysterious illness that is impacting dogs in Illinois and 9 other states across the country. Here are the details...
A Whopping Number of Illinois Students are Reading Below Average
The numbers are trending in the right direction but overall we have a reading crisis for our students in the Land of Lincoln, here are the details...
Why are kids in Illinois missing so many days of School?
Students in Illinois are missing school at an alarming rate, who is to blame, and why are kids not showing up to class?