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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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.
Which 8 Hospitals in Illinois just received “D” Safety Grades?
The Fall 2023 safety grades have been released for all the hospitals in Illinois, and there were tons of A grades, but 8 hospitals in the Land of Lincoln received a dreaded D grade...which hospitals should you avoid in Illinois?
A New Law in Illinois impacting Kids under 18 starts in 2024
Illinois passed a controversial new law impacting how kids under 18 will/won't be punished, and it starts January, 1st 2024. Here are the details on how your kids are going to be affected...
A Whopping Number of Illinois Students are Reading Below Average
The numbers are trending in the right direction but overall we have a reading crisis for our students in the Land of Lincoln, here are the details...
One of the 10 Best Historic Hotels in the US is in Illinois
There is a hotel in the Land of Lincoln that experts named as one of the best and most historic hotels in the entire country. It is a hotel I have personally stayed at, and let me tell you, it lives up to the hype!
Illinois Governor Wants Small IL Towns to Take Non-Citizens From Chicago
Chicago is overflowing with illegal migrants seeking asylum, and the Governor of Illinois thinks one solution to the problem is the downstate smaller cities should open up their doors to these non-citizens, could the state force smaller cities to accept these migrants? Here are the details...
Travel Experts suggest taking a “Spontaneous” Trip to Illinois
If you are someone who loves to make spontaneous decisions then you should head to a city in Illinois, a travel website ranked one town in the Land of Lincoln as one of the 5 perfect destinations for a spontaneous trip!
A New Law in Illinois to Address Drug Education in Schools
Your public schools are no longer going to teach "just say no" to drugs, a new law will force school districts to talk about drugs more in schools. Is that a good thing? Here are the details you need to know...
One of the 10 Most Famous Streets in the US is in Illinois
There is no better fame than Instagram fame, right? Well, one of the ten most Instagram'd streets in the US is in the Land of Lincoln, and It certainly isn't the most beautiful street in Illinois...
A New Law in Illinois will Force Companies to Publish Salaries
If you are looking for a new job in Illinois soon you will know EXACTLY how much that job will pay you, because a new law in the Land of Lincoln will require it...Here are the details you need to know.