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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You can Fish for “Dinosaurs” in Missouri this Spring
This isn't regular old bass fishing...Be prepared to bag a 100+ pound "dinosaur fish" if you are hitting certain waterways in Missouri this Spring, here are the details...
Illinois News: See How Many People LEFT Your County Last Year
The numbers are alarming...Illinois is losing people at a staggering rate, and this graph shows you exactly how many people have left your county in the last year.
Will Missouri BAN this Pop Star from Performing in the state?
A pop star decided to hand out "the morning after pill" during her concert, and lawmakers in the Show-Me State aren't happy. Will Missouri ban her from performing in the state again?
Sad News: Missouri’s Oldest Restaurant has Closed
An icon of the Missouri food scene that has been open for 190-plus years, has officially closed. Here are the details...
New Law: Missouri Lawmakers want to give more Power to Landlords
Lawmakers in Missouri want to give landlords the power to deny certain residents from renting their properties. Here are the details you need to know...
Alarming Data: Illinois’ Public Universities are Collapsing
The numbers don't lie, and the data that has been released paints a very troubling picture for public universities in the Land of Lincoln, here are the details...
One of the Top 50 Most Overweight Cities in the US is in Missouri
A city in Missouri is in danger of becoming the most overweight city in the United States, but food is more than just a part of this city, it is a way of life. Here are the details...
Experts say they found the BEST Pie in all of Missouri!
If you are looking for a "knock your socks off" type of pie then you have to try this extremely unique Chocolate pie that you can only find in 1 place in all of Missouri, here are the details...
A University in Illinois is being accused of Discrimination
The university is being sued by people who claim that they are awarding scholarships based on race, gender, and other factors. Here are the details of the shocking claims...
Why are Missouri Lawmakers going after School Staff and Teachers?
A new law could pass in Missouri that would go after School Faculty and Teachers with a Class E Felony if they give students certain materials. What are lawmakers trying to prevent, and is this the right way to go about it?