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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BREAKING: A Legendary Illinois Business Files for Bankruptcy
A sad day here in the Land of Lincoln, as a legendary business in Illinois is filing for bankruptcy. What does this mean for the workers and the customers who love going to this business? Here is what we know so far...
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
The Governor of Illinois wants to spend $500 Million on WHAT???
The Governor of Illinois has released his new budget and a $500 million part of the budget may confuse, surprise, or anger you. Here are the details...
The Most Visited Grocery Store has 30+ locations in Illinois
It's not the most visited grocery store in Illinois, but the most visited grocery store in the US has 30-plus locations here in the Land of Lincoln. Which grocery store did Americans visit the most in 2023? Here are the details...
Will Schools in Illinois remove Bathroom Mirrors?
Will schools in Illinois follow the lead of schools in North Carolina and begin removing mirrors from the bathrooms inside of the schools? Why are they removing the mirrors in the first place? Here are the details...
How Many of the Top 250 Hospitals in the US are in Illinois?
Experts put together a list of the top 250 hospitals in the US, and you may be surprised how many of them are located in the Land of Lincoln, here are the details...
Will Illinois Ban Foreign Countries from Buying Farm Land?
A new law being proposed would protect the land in the Land of Lincoln from foreign countries buying it up, should the state pass this law? Or is the better question, why hasn't the state already passed this law? Here are the details...
New Tourist Attraction is opening March 1st in Chicago, Illinois
Flyover the Windy City starting March, 1st 2024, here are the details you need to know about the brand new tourist attraction opening in Chicago this March.
Lawmakers aim to make Illinois a “Vote by Mail” State
If you love the patriotic feeling of leaving work to go vote on election day, the option to do that may be slowly disappearing in the Land of Lincoln. Lawmakers are trying to make voting by mail the default option in Illinois, here are the details...
Should the “Odor” of Weed Lead to a Vehicle Search in Illinois?
The Illinois Supreme Court will have to answer that very question. The debate rages on since marijuana became legalized in the Land of Lincoln, should a police officer be allowed to search your vehicle based on smelling weed during a traffic stop? Here are the details...