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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Predicting Caleb Williams’ Rookie Season w/the Chicago Bears
Da Bears are on the clock and the expectation is they will take USC QB Caleb Williams number 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. So what should we expect from Caleb during his rookie season with the Chicago Bears? Here is my prediction...
Lawmakers in Missouri are trying to “Copy” a Law from Illinois
VERY rarely does a law pass in Illinois that Missouri lawmakers will look to copy and bring to the Show-Me State, but this is one of those rare cases. Which law could be coming across the Mississippi River from Illinois to Missouri? Here are the details...
Why are Illinois Lawmakers making it EASIER to become a Teacher?
We are facing a teacher shortage in the Land of Lincoln, but is it smart to make it EASIER to become a teacher? Here is what lawmakers are debating at the state capitol...
Lawmakers in Illinois MUST Pass this “Anti Protester” Law ASAP
Protests are exploding across the country and disrupting normal people's lives as they are just trying to get to work, travel, and more. Lawmakers in Illinois are considering a law that would severely punish protesters who try to impede your freedom to travel, here are the details...
Experts have decided the #1 High School in Illinois is…
The US News High School rankings for 2024 have been released and the top high school in Illinois is also the 5th best high school in the entire US, here are the details...
Illinois News: Leaders in Illinois are BRACING for Protests
Governor JB Pritzker is making it clear that the state of Illinois is prepared to handle protests with big events scheduled this summer in the Land of Lincoln. Here is what you need to know...
Experts Warn Missouri is BAD for Business in 2024, Why?
A new ranking has unveiled that Missouri might be a place to avoid for business in 2024, with one of Missouri's most important cities being ranked in the bottom 5. Here are the details...
Lawmakers in Illinois are going after your “Pets”
Lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln are discussing a bill that would prevent citizens from owning certain types of animals as pets. Is your pet on the list? Here is what you need to know...
Illinois Took Another Massive Step Towards Becoming California
Lawmakers in Illinois are one step closer to passing a law that started in California and is now spreading to the Land of Lincoln, do you support this new law? Here are the details you need to know...
Team USA Men’s Olympic Basketball Roster is LOADED with Stars
This may be the BEST Team USA Men's Basketball Team since the Dream Team of the early 1990's. But there is one major change to the roster that I would make ASAP, here are the details...