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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A new report says Rural Life in Illinois is Dying.
If you live in the rural areas of the Land of Lincoln you are officially the "last of a dying breed" as a report shows that Illinois is becoming increasingly more urban. What does the impact of this report mean for the small-town residents in Illinois?
Why is a city in Illinois trying to Eliminate Tipping?
It's tradition in this country that if you go to dinner you tip the server at the end of the meal, but a city in Illinois is trying to end that. Why? And is it the right thing to do?
One of the 10 Best Public Universities in the US is in Illinois
Forbes ranked the top public universities in the United States and a school in Illinois made the top 10. Which school in the Land of Lincoln is on the list ahead of schools like the University of Texas and the University of North Carolina...?
The Craziest Donuts in the US are finally coming to Illinois
These donuts aren't your average glazed or sprinkled donuts, these are the legendary Voodoo Donuts and they are finally opening up a location here in the Land of Lincoln!
Illinois wants its Small Towns to take Non Citizens from Chicago
Chicago is overflowing with illegal migrants seeking asylum, and the Governor of Illinois thinks one solution to the problem is the downstate smaller cities should open up their doors to these non-citizens, could the state force smaller cities to accept these migrants? Here are the details...
Illinois wants a New Law to Permanently Test Older Drivers
Why does the state of Illinois want to simultaneously raise the age requirement for mandatory driving tests for senior citizens while also making it permanent? Here is what you need to know...
One of the 10 Best Apple Picking Spots in the US is in Illinois
According to the experts at Yelp if you are looking for a great place to pick apples for your homemade apple pie this fall then you need to head to an orchard in the Land of Lincoln!
A New Airline is coming to Central Illinois
If you live in Central Illinois and are looking to fly south to warmer weather soon you won't have to drive to Chicago or St. Louis to catch a flight! Here are the details...
One of the 10 Most Famous Streets in the US is in Illinois
There is no better fame than Instagram fame, right? Well, one of the ten most Instagram'd streets in the US is in the Land of Lincoln, and It certainly isn't the most beautiful street in Illinois...
Travel Experts suggest taking a “Spontaneous” Trip to Illinois
If you are someone who loves to make spontaneous decisions then you should head to a city in Illinois, a travel website ranked one town in the Land of Lincoln as one of the 5 perfect destinations for a spontaneous trip!