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 unique Illinois place is combining Nashville and Horseshoes
Central Illinois is famous for Horseshoes, Nashville is famous for their hot chicken, and one Illinois restaurant combined them to make the ultimate hot horseshoe!
Top 5 Mind Blowing Facts about the Mississippi River
We live in river communities along the Mighty Mississippi River, it divides us, and we live with it in our back yards, but how much do you actually know about the Mississippi River?
St. Louis named one of the Best Food Cities to Travel to in 2022
St. Louis earned a high honor from a big-time food website saying it belongs amongst cities from all over the world that you should travel to just to eat!
O’Hare Airport in Illinois is named the Best in North America
If you are looking for the Best Airport in North America look no further than O'Hare International Airport in Chicago according to a big-time travel website.
All the Best Holiday Films are set in Illinois
When it comes to holiday movies there is no place better to set them than Illinois, the list of holiday movies that take place in Illinois is honestly second to none!
The Minimum wage will increase in Illinois at the start of 2022
Another step will be taken in Illinois to get the statewide minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, the minimum wage will increase once again at the start of 2022.
3 of the Top 20 Most Popular Museums in America are in Illinois
How lucky are we in Illinois to have access to three of the most popular museums in all of America located here in the Land of Lincoln!
Hundreds of New Laws go into effect in Illinois on January 1st
New Year equals new laws here in the Land of Lincoln, there are lots of new laws going into effect come Jan.1 look through them before the start of the new year.
Video of Three Giant Whitetail Deer roaming through Illinois
Really clear footage taken just a couple of days ago of three large deer in Illinois locking antlers at one point. I don't remember ever seeing a gathering of whitetail like this before!
Apparently if you want to start a farm avoid starting in Illinois
Illinois is filled with farms and farmland but according to a website's rankings you actually should avoid starting a farm in the Land of Lincoln, but why?