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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Is Illinois Going to Confiscate Your Guns in 2024?
Some pro-gun experts are warning people that the Governor of Illinois will work to confiscate your guns in 2024, 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...
Gun Owners in Illinois have Officially Rebelled against the State
The state of Illinois said to assault weapon owners "You have to register your guns" and the people in the Land of Lincoln ignored the state...so, what happens next? Here is what you can expect...
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...
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...
What Happens If You Don’t Register your Assault Style Guns in Illinois?
The new gun laws in Illinois are still being appealed and debated in court, but what isn't being debated is your need to register your current assault-style guns by 2024. But what if you just forget or choose not to register them?
Climate Change Experts Issue a Warning for People Who Live in Illinois
2023 is set to become the warmest year on record, and climate change experts say the impact of this warming trend on Illinois will be noticeable, and painful...Here is what they have to say...