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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Illinois Lawmakers MUST Pass this New AI Law ASAP
This is one of those proposed bills that every Republican and Democrat can agree on, it needs into law immediately, here are the details on this important new artificial intelligence bill...
Voting Fraud: Do you NEED an ID to Vote in Illinois?
The Presidential election is coming up this fall and here in the Land of Lincoln the laws are clear about what you need and don't need to participate in our democracy, here are the alarming details...
Which Town in Missouri is THE place to be for the Eclipse?
Space experts claim they spent months searching for the best place to view the April, 8th Solar Eclipse, and they settled on a small town in Missouri, why? Here is where the experts are heading...
A new Law in Illinois would make it Harder to Legally Buy a Gun
If House Bill 3239 passes in Illinois you will have to go through extra steps and "training" if you want to legally obtain a firearm in the Land of Lincoln. Here is what lawmakers are proposing...
How can you protect yourself against “Squatters” in Illinois?
Squatters are people who go into people's homes and take them for themselves, it's a growing trend on social media, and you need to be prepared to deal with this problem. Here is what the law says about "squatters" in the Land of Lincoln
Experts claim Missouri has one of the Healthiest Cities in the US
Missouri is a state that is known for its incredible BBQ, Fried Ravioli, and Breweries, so we were shocked to learn that the experts ranked a city in Missouri as one of the healthiest in the country. Here are the details on the healthiest city in the Show-Me State...
The Largest Waterpark in Illinois announces it’s 2024 Season
Before you know it you'll be able to slide down one of the 32 attractions at the largest waterpark in the Land of Lincoln, here are the details you need to know...
A High School in Illinois will let “All Genders” Share Bathrooms
These gender-neutral bathrooms at a high school in Illinois will be part of a multi-million dollar renovation and will allow any gendered person to be in the bathroom at any time. Is this a good idea?
Illinois is home to a “Top Ranked” Female Owned Restaurant
March is Women's History Month and if you are looking to support a restaurant owned by a woman to celebrate Women's History Month, you need to check out this spot in Illinois that Yelp says is one of the best!
Three of the Top 100 Chocolate Chip Cookies are in Illinois
If you have a craving for an out-of-this-world chocolate chip cookie you're in luck! Illinois is home to 3 of the BEST chocolate chip cookies in the US according to the experts at Yelp, here is where you can find them...