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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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...
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...
Will Illinois build Wind Farms on Lakes in 2024?
You drive past wind farms all across the Land of Lincoln, you might be sailing past them in your boat in Illinois soon as well, here are the details on the wind farms expanding to the waterways in Illinois...
Legal Weed was BIG business in Illinois in 2023
Only two states are making more off of legalized cannabis than the Land of Lincoln, and Illinois' love for legalized cannabis is growing heading into 2024, here are the numbers...
Changes are coming to Where you can Vape in Illinois in 2024
A new law will bring changes as to where you can legally vape. If you vape make sure you know the new law before you get a ticket in 2024, here are the details...
Here is the Best Cup of Hot Chocolate in Illinois
If you are looking for the ultimate cold weather treat, then you need to check out Katherine Anne Confections, it is home to the best hot cocoa in the Land of Lincoln!
Changes are coming in 2024 to Paid Leave for workers in Illinois
The new year is bringing new laws to the Land of Lincoln, and one of the most important changes coming in 2024 has to do with your paid leave, here is what you need to know!
Will the Gender Neutral Toy Law come to Illinois in 2024?
The law requires stores that sell toys to have a Gender Neutral section in the toy aisle or face fines. Here is what we know so far...
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...
Experts say Illinois has 4 of the Top Xmas Tree Farms in the US
If you are looking to buy a Christmas Tree this holiday season then you need to check out these 4 places in Illinois that Yelp claims are 4 of the 25 best tree farms in the entire US, here are the details...