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

A New Law in Illinois stops Police from Helping Other States

Lawmakers in Illinois have passed a law that will prevent officers in the Land of Lincoln from helping police in other states with certain types of investigations that have crossed state lines into Illinois. Why did lawmakers pass this law? Here are the details...

Police in Illinois are preparing to Arrest Hundreds of People

A plan is being put in place by law enforcement leaders in Illinois that focuses on how they can arrest hundreds of people in one day, what are they planning for? Here are the details you need to know...

Illinois Lawmakers want to create MORE Journalists in the state

Lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln are discussing "Tax Breaks" for media companies to hopefully create more local journalists, is this something you support? Here are the details...

There has been a SHOCKING Increase in Tourism to Illinois

The numbers are quite shocking, why has there been such a giant increase in tourism to the Land of Lincoln, and where are these people visiting from? Here are the details...

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

Lawmakers in Illinois want to ELIMINATE “Offensive” Mascots

If your local high school has a legendary mascot that in 2024 is deemed "Offensive" they may be forced to change the mascot under a new law that could pass soon here in the Land of Lincoln. Here are the details...

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 Schools in Illinois remove Bathroom Mirrors?

Will schools in Illinois follow the lead of schools in North Carolina and begin removing mirrors from the bathrooms inside of the schools? Why are they removing the mirrors in the first place? Here are the details...

Where is Illinois on the list of the MOST Sinful States?

You may be surprised where Illinois ended up on the list of the most sinful states in the US in 2024. Why did the experts rank Illinois where they did? Here are the details...