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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According to experts here are the Best Fishing spots in Illinois
Spring is here and that means you'll be getting ready to hit the water for some fishing, so before you go we compiled a list of different lakes, rivers, and waterways you need to go fishing at in Illinois if you've never been before!
Buy Cardinals Tickets for $6 and get Cards Cash too
You can purchase tickets to see the St. Louis Cardinals play games this season for only $6! But they are on sale for a limited time, here are all the details that you need to capitalize on this deal.
Every Illinois School now gives students 5 Mental Health days off
As a part of new legislation in Illinois, every student has access to take up to 5 mental health days to get out of school, all part of Illinois' attempt to help students prioritize their mental health.
Why is the USA hiding billions of pounds of Cheese in Missouri?
Apparently, the US Government is hiding billions of pounds of cheese in a cave in Missouri...We are serious, why are they doing this?
Illinois Hopes New Law Will Protect Workers Who Use Cannabis
A new bill making its way through the legislation in Illinois would protect workers who use legal cannabis, workplace protections for cannabis users.
Wild Video of what people find magnet fishing in East St. Louis
If there is one place to take a magnet and go fishing for crazy items in a pond it is East St. Louis, check out what these magnet fishers find!
New Illinois Bill would focus on the Mental Health of Students
There is a new Bill in the Illinois Senate that would force schools to give students information on where and how they can get help with their mental health.
The Largest Auto Show in the USA is going on now in Illinois
If you love cars or are looking to sit in every new car available for sale then don't miss the Largest Auto Show in North America happening now in Chicago.
Would the Rams be in the Super Bowl if they stayed in St. Louis?
The answer to the question "Would the Rams be in the Super Bowl if they stated in St. Louis?" in my opinion it all boils down to one person.
Your groceries could soon be tax free in the state of Illinois
Apparently, there is a proposal to eliminate the taxes on groceries in the state of Illinois, if it passes we could all soon see immediate savings on your next trip to the grocery store.