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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Experts Warn Parts of Illinois may soon be Underwater
The scientists have gone so far as to make an interactive map to show you which parts of Illinois could soon be buried underwater, where is this happening, and why they think it will happen.
Baseball Season: Missouri’s BEST Sports Bar is…?
If you are getting ready to watch the Cardinals (or the Royals) start the 2024 baseball season then you need to make a trip to the Best Sports Bar in Missouri, they will absolutely have your game on a TV!
Experts ranked Missouri as one of the WORST States for Women
If you are a woman experts say you should avoid living in the Show-Me State of Missouri, why? Here is what they have to say, and did they get it right?
A Major Airline is Moving it’s National Headquarters to Missouri
Chalk this up as another win for growth in the Show-Me State! A major airline here in America is moving its national headquarters to Missouri, here are the details you need to know...
A New Law could make “Magic Mushrooms” legal in Illinois
The bill lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln are discussing is similar to the one passed a couple of years ago out in Oregon. What exactly are lawmakers trying to legalize, and why are they doing it? Here are the details you need to know...
A restaurant in Illinois is #1 on the Yelp’s Most Romantic List
There are hundreds of thousands of restaurants to take your special someone to for Valentine's Day, but the #1 MOST Romantic Restaurant in the US is here in the Land of Lincoln according to the experts at Yelp. Here are the details...
A New Law in Illinois would Protect Kids from the Police
Why do kids need protection from the police? Lawmakers in Illinois are set to debate whether or not the Land of Lincoln should create a new law that would make sure kids aren't falling victim to the police, here are the details...
You can Eat BLOOD at a Museum in Illinois…
A popular museum in Illinois is encouraging people to sign up to "eat blood" during special times over the next couple of weeks, and it is all tied to their new "blood" themed exhibit. Here are the details...
A Restaurant in Missouri has one of the SPICEST Dishes in the US
If you are addicted to SPICE then you must try this dish served at a restaurant in Missouri that was named one of the spiciest dishes in the entire US, here are the details...
Experts rank Illinois as 2024’s 2nd WORST State for Property Tax
It feels like a broken record to say "The taxes in Illinois are killer" but the numbers for 2024 are truly staggering. Here is why the experts say Illinois is the 2nd worst state in the country for property taxes...