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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A Lobster Restaurant from Maine is Expanding to Illinois
A famous Maine lobster restaurant is building multiple locations in Illinois and bringing 5 food trucks to the Land of Lincoln. Here are the details...
One of the Top 5 Hotel Bars in the US is in Illinois
Yelp put together a list of the best hotel bars in the United States and one of the bars at the top of the list is here in the Land of Lincoln. This bar is more than just a Bud Light and Wine bar...
Facebook’s New Data Center is Bringing 200 Jobs to Illinois
What exactly is this new "Data Center" that Facebook's parent company opened in Illinois? They say it will bring 200 jobs and A LOT of money to the Land of Lincoln, here are the details...
Minimum Wage in Illinois is Set to Increase Again in 2024
Once again a new year in Illinois will bring a new increase to the minimum wage in the Land of Lincoln. What is the minimum wage going up to in 2024, and will it have an impact on small businesses in your community?
Experts say Illinois has 4 of the Top Xmas Tree Farms in the US
If you are looking to buy a Christmas Tree this holiday season then you need to check out these 4 places in Illinois that Yelp claims are 4 of the 25 best tree farms in the entire US, here are the details...
Why Chicago’s Thanksgiving Parade is the 2nd Best in the Country
We all know the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City is the GOAT Thanksgiving Parade, but the Travel Channel says that Chicago's parade isn't too far behind...Here is what they have to say.
What Happens If You Don’t Register your Assault Style Guns in Illinois?
The new gun laws in Illinois are still being appealed and debated in court, but what isn't being debated is your need to register your current assault-style guns by 2024.
Climate Change Experts Issue a Warning for Illinois
2023 is set to become the warmest year on record, and climate change experts say the impact of this warming trend on Illinois will be noticeable, and painful...Here is what they have to say...
Where in Illinois will the New Nuclear Reactors be built?
For the first time in 35+ years new nuclear reactors can be built in the land of Lincoln, so the question must be asked...where are they going? Do you want one near your town?
The Award for Best BBQ in Illinois Goes To…
Sorry, Chicago...The best BBQ in the state of Illinois is located in a small town in the central part of the state. Here are the details on the award-winning BBQ that is a must-try for foodies in the Land of Lincoln.