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

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...

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...

Illinois is home to the WORST Mayor in the USA

The storylines keep getting weirder and weirder for the mayor of a small town in the Land of Lincoln. It's official, she is the worst mayor in the entire country...

Don’t Plan a Vacation to Chicago during these Dates in 2024

You ABSOLUTELY should take a trip to Chicago in 2024, it is one of the greatest cities in the world to vacation. Just don't go on a certain weekend later this year, let me tell you why...

Chicago named one of the Best Places for New Year’s Eve

If you are looking for a great place to kick off 2024 and say goodbye to 2023 then the experts say you should go to the Windy City! There is a lot more to do than watch the amazing fireworks display at Navy Pier...

There is a sickness impacting dogs in Illinois right now

Pay extra attention to your dog over the holidays here in the Land of Lincoln, there are reports of a mysterious illness that is impacting dogs in Illinois and 9 other states across the country. 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...?

Will Illinois become the 2nd State to Ban Skittles?

California just passed the first ever "Skittles Ban" as it is being called, and now the focus shifts to the Land of Lincoln, will Illinois follow California? Here are the details...

Travel Experts suggest taking a “Spontaneous” Trip to Illinois

If you are someone who loves to make spontaneous decisions then you should head to a city in Illinois, a travel website ranked one town in the Land of Lincoln as one of the 5 perfect destinations for a spontaneous trip!