Mark Hespen

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

Yelp claims Illinois has one of the Top 10 Tattoo Shops in the US

IF (and that is a big if) you are going to get a tattoo, why not have one of the best of the best in the US do the tattoo for you? Here is the place Yelp claims is not only the best tattoo shop in Illinois, but one of the ten best in the entire US...

There are 40 Athletes from Illinois on the USA Olympic Team

The 2024 Paris Olympics begins later this month, and the Land of Lincoln will be WELL represented on Team USA, here are the details on which athletes from Illinois to keep an eye out for during the Olympics.

Shaboozey will Headline at the Illinois State Fair

"One, here comes the 2 to the 3 to the 4" Shaboozey is bringing A Bar Song (Tipsy) to the Illinois State Fair! Here are the details on the show and how to get tickets...

Frito-Lay is building a Massive new facility in Central Illinois

Jobs, jobs, jobs, and more jobs, will be coming to a town in central Illinois thanks to a massive new investment from one of America's largest snack brands Frito-Lay, here are the details you need to know...

A County will Vote on Leaving Illinois for a “New Illinois”

This election year certain voters will be able to cast a ballot on whether or not they want their county to LEAVE Illinois and create a "New Illinois" Here are the details you need to know...

The Largest Waterpark in Illinois announces it’s 2024 Season

Before you know it you'll be able to slide down one of the 32 attractions at the largest waterpark in the Land of Lincoln, here are the details you need to know...

Illinois Lawmakers are trying to BAN more Single Use Plastics

Once again lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln are attempting to ban more of the single-use plastic you use in your life. Here are the details on the plastics they are trying to ban this time...

Trout Fishing Season is almost back in Illinois

If you are itching to hit the water and catch some trout here in the Land of Lincoln you don't have to wait too much longer! Here are the details you need to know to enjoy Illinois' 2024 Trout Fishing Season...

Being from Illinois will help your chances to WIN an Oscar

Hollywood's biggest night is Sunday and Illinois is known for bringing home tons of Oscar gold! If you want to win an Oscar being from Illinois is a huge help, here are the details...

Illinois is home to the WORST Mayor in the USA

The storylines keep getting weirder and weirder for the mayor of a small town in the Land of Lincoln. It's official, she is the worst mayor in the entire country...