Mark Hespen

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

A New Law in Illinois stops Police from Helping Other States

Lawmakers in Illinois have passed a law that will prevent officers in the Land of Lincoln from helping police in other states with certain types of investigations that have crossed state lines into Illinois. Why did lawmakers pass this law? Here are the details...

Police in Illinois are preparing to Arrest Hundreds of People

A plan is being put in place by law enforcement leaders in Illinois that focuses on how they can arrest hundreds of people in one day, what are they planning for? Here are the details you need to know...

Illinois Lawmakers want to create MORE Journalists in the state

Lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln are discussing "Tax Breaks" for media companies to hopefully create more local journalists, is this something you support? Here are the details...

There has been a SHOCKING Increase in Tourism to Illinois

The numbers are quite shocking, why has there been such a giant increase in tourism to the Land of Lincoln, and where are these people visiting from? Here are the details...

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

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.

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...

Where is Illinois on the Best States to Raise a Family List?

Illinois is a state that is troubled in many ways and losing population, so where do you think Illinois lands on the list of the Best States to Raise a Family, the answer may shock you...

A New Illinois Law Protects People are Not Paying their Bills

The law, starting on January 1st, will protect people overdue on bills from having utilities turned off during certain situations. Landlords will have to pay close attention to all of these new rule changes that impact them, here are the details...