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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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...
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...
What do you think of Illinois’ new Reparations Law?
Digging is set to begin in parts of Illinois due to a brand new law that Illinois Governor Pritzker signed last month, this law is aimed at righting the wrongs of our past and returning items to where they were found. This leads us to ask the question, is this the right thing to do?
Could Texas help Illinois Limit the Power of Chicago?
There is a new law in the Lone Star State of Texas whose goal is to Limit the Power of Big Cities, and it might be a law that the rest of Illinois could use to protect their way of life vs Chicago, here are the details...
Where does Arrowhead land on the List of Best NFL Stadiums?
The NFL season starts in Kansas City on September, 9th as the Chiefs play host to the Detroit Lions, Arrowhead will be on display for the country to see, but where does it rank on the list of the Best NFL Stadiums? You may be shocked to see the results...
Want to hit some Golf Balls at Busch Stadium in St. Louis?
Here is your chance to grab your golf clubs and take some swings inside the iconic Busch Stadium in St. Louis, sign up now before all the slots are gone!
Are the Kansas City Chiefs the “Best Team” in all of Sports?
The biggest awards show for athletes is coming on up and the Kansas City Chiefs were nominated for the Best Team award, their competition is TOUGH, so are they the best team in all of sports?
See the Kelce Brothers Podcast Live in Kansas City
Tickets go on sale this week to see Travis and Jason Kelce recording their podcast LIVE in Kansas City! Here are the details you need to know about this unique experience...
Here is more Proof the NFL could Comeback to St. Louis
If you are one of the many people in the St. Louis area who are still frustrated the Rams left and want your own NFL team, then check out this good news! I believe the NFL will have to consider this news when deciding whether or not to come back to St. Louis.