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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An Airport in Western Illinois wants to become a “Space Port”
Imagine arriving at the airport with your bags packed to Florida, while the family next to you is packed for a trip to Space...this scenario is closer to becoming a reality than you think. An airport along the Mississippi River in Illinois wants to add a "Space Port" as space tourism is set to explode!
Illinois will NOT let a County become part of Missouri
A county in southern Illinois is trying to leave the Land of Lincoln and become part of Missouri, but the state won't let it. Why do they want to leave, and why won't the state let them?
The Award for Best BBQ in Illinois goes to…
Sorry, Chicago...The best BBQ in the state of Illinois is located in a small town in the central part of the state. Here are the details on the award-winning BBQ that is a must-try for foodies in the Land of Lincoln.
One of the 5 Best Fall Golf Courses in the US is in Missouri
If you love golfing and checking out the leaves changing colors in the fall then you need to book a tee time at this golf course in Missouri which was named one of the 5 best golf courses for fall foliage!
Why is Six Flags in Illinois closing multiple rides?
Six Flags Great America in northern Illinois is closing multiple rides, but that doesn't mean that the theme park is struggling, in fact, it means the opposite in this case! Here are the details...
One of the 10 Best Historic Hotels in the US is in Illinois
There is a hotel in the Land of Lincoln that experts named as one of the best and most historic hotels in the entire country. It is a hotel I have personally stayed at, and let me tell you, it lives up to the hype!
Illinois is the future home of a Billion Dollar New Energy Source
Illinois is one of three midwestern states that will be called a future "energy hub" for a futuristic new energy source that will help power our cars and lives. The billion-dollar project is set to begin, where is it happening, and what exactly is it...?
A new report says Rural Life in Illinois is Dying.
If you live in the rural areas of the Land of Lincoln you are officially the "last of a dying breed" as a report shows that Illinois is becoming increasingly more urban. What does the impact of this report mean for the small-town residents in Illinois?
St. Louis is hosting its 1st ever Street Food Festival
The streets of downtown St. Louis will be lined with food this weekend as the first-ever Street Food Festival is set to take place!
The Craziest Donuts in the US are finally coming to Illinois
These donuts aren't your average glazed or sprinkled donuts, these are the legendary Voodoo Donuts and they are finally opening up a location here in the Land of Lincoln!