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

Experts claim Illinois is the 2nd BEST State to be a Cop

Illinois ranks only behind one other state on the list of the Best States to Be a Police Officer in 2024, why is Illinois so high on the list? Here are the details...

A European Chocolate Company made a LARGE Expansion in Illinois

A town in Central Illinois is now the North American home for processing chocolate for this massive European Chocolate Company. They plan to make several different popular chocolate bars at their new location, here are the details...

Missouri Lawmakers just Broke a State Record

If you think your government is broken you may be right, a group of lawmakers in Missouri just broke a record in the Show-Me State, and there is little to show for it. Here are the details...

Missouri’s #1 Boat Tour is NOT on the Mississippi River

This boat tour in Missouri is extremely unique, and not for the faint of heart, which is why it was named one of the 10 best boat tours in the US this year. Here are the details you need to know to take a ride on this must-do attraction in the Show-Me State!

A $42 Million Facility in Illinois is making “Experimental” Candy

That new flavor of M&M's or that weird new Snickers bar you have fallen in love with started at a massive "experimental" candy facility here in the Land of Lincoln. Where is it? Here are the details you need to know...

Experts say Illinois is home to the 2nd Best Boat Tour in the US

If you want something fun to do this summer on a date, a family outing, or a solo explorer trip, then you need to take the boat tour in Illinois that was just named the 2nd best boat tour in the entire US, here are the details...

Experts Warn Missouri is now a Top 3 State in the US for Tornados

Missouri is on pace to have a record year for tornados and now experts are saying it is one of the 3 states where you are most likely to encounter a tornado in the US. Here is a look at the alarming numbers...

Which 6 Cities in Illinois are “Million Dollar Cities”?

There are 6 cities in Illinois where the "Normal" home price is over 1 MILLION dollars! Which cities make the list and how much are these houses going for? Here are the details you need to know...

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...

How are the KC Chiefs NOT the Favorites to Win the Super Bowl?

The Chiefs have the best QB, the best coach, the best TE, and have won the last two Super Bowls, and yet, the odds makers DON'T have the Chiefs as the favorites to win the Super Bowl this year. Who is the favorite, and should they be the favorites?