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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The #1 Steakhouse to Visit in Illinois is…
The list of the steakhouses you should visit in Illinois is long, but the place that tops the list is truly a legendary steakhouse that everyone needs to visit at least once during their time in the Land of Lincoln. Here are the details...
2 of the 100 Best Restaurants in the US are in Illinois
Neither restaurant is located in the Windy City, but both are worth traveling for according to the experts! Which two restaurants in the Land of Lincoln found themselves on Yelp's exclusive 100 Best Restaurants in 2024 list? Here are the details...
Experts are warning you NOT to Retire in Illinois
If you are planning for retirement in 2024 you have to avoid doing it in Illinois according to the experts, why is it so bad to retire in the Land of Lincoln? Here are the details...
Alarming Data surrounding the Newest Casino in Illinois
Why are the numbers so low for the newest casino in the Land of Lincoln? Are people in Illinois fed up with gambling, or is it the casino's fault? Here is what we know...
A New Illinois Law Protects People are Not Paying their Bills
The law, starting on January 1st, will protect people overdue on bills from having utilities turned off during certain situations. Landlords will have to pay close attention to all of these new rule changes that impact them, here are the details...
Chicago named one of the Best Places for New Year’s Eve
If you are looking for a great place to kick off 2024 and say goodbye to 2023 then the experts say you should go to the Windy City! There is a lot more to do than watch the amazing fireworks display at Navy Pier...
A shockingly high number of Adults in Illinois can’t Read
New data have been unveiled, by the National Center for Education Statistics, and the numbers are alarming when it comes to how many adults in Illinois are considered "illiterate" Here are the details...
In 2024 All Dogs will be treated Equally in Illinois
Your dog will no longer be discriminated against by what breed they are in Illinois starting in 2024, here is what Illinois is doing to protect your dogs...
Construction is starting on Chicago’s newest mega Skyscraper
A new skyscraper will alter the iconic Chicago skyline, it won't be complete until 2027 but the construction is underway. Here is what we know so far about the first of two new skyscrapers being built along the lakefront...
A Lobster restaurant from Maine is expanding to Illinois
A famous Maine lobster restaurant is building multiple locations in Illinois and bringing 5 food trucks to the Land of Lincoln. Here are the details...