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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BREAKING: A Legendary Illinois Business Files for Bankruptcy
A sad day here in the Land of Lincoln, as a legendary business in Illinois is filing for bankruptcy. What does this mean for the workers and the customers who love going to this business? Here is what we know so far...
How can you protect yourself against “Squatters” in Illinois?
Squatters are people who go into people's homes and take them for themselves, it's a growing trend on social media, and you need to be prepared to deal with this problem. Here is what the law says about "squatters" in the Land of Lincoln
The Governor of Illinois wants to spend $500 Million on WHAT???
The Governor of Illinois has released his new budget and a $500 million part of the budget may confuse, surprise, or anger you. Here are the details...
Will Illinois Ban Foreign Countries from Buying Farm Land?
A new law being proposed would protect the land in the Land of Lincoln from foreign countries buying it up, should the state pass this law? Or is the better question, why hasn't the state already passed this law? Here are the details...
Lawmakers aim to make Illinois a “Vote by Mail” State
If you love the patriotic feeling of leaving work to go vote on election day, the option to do that may be slowly disappearing in the Land of Lincoln. Lawmakers are trying to make voting by mail the default option in Illinois, here are the details...
Data shows Homelessness is a problem in Illinois not just Chicago
The numbers are alarming, homelessness in the Land of Lincoln is up and it is not just because of Chicago, here is what you need to know...
Will Illinois Eliminate DMV locations by the end of 2024?
The state of Illinois is strongly encouraging you to NOT go to the DMV, and instead do everything online, is this the end of the DMV as we know it in the Land of Lincoln? Here are the details you need to know...
Should the “Odor” of Weed Lead to a Vehicle Search in Illinois?
The Illinois Supreme Court will have to answer that very question. The debate rages on since marijuana became legalized in the Land of Lincoln, should a police officer be allowed to search your vehicle based on smelling weed during a traffic stop? Here are the details...
Experts warn against Fake Snow Predictions for Illinois
We all know there is a reported winter storm heading to the Midwest sometime between January 9th - 11th, and the experts are warning you to source your information about how bad this storm could be, here are the details...
What is the “Gender Violence Act” Law that passed in Illinois?
A new year is bringing in new laws to the Land of Lincoln, and one of them is a new law under the Gender Violence Act, what exactly does this new law in the act consist of, and how will it impact you? Here are the details...