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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Google is just made a huge investment in Illinois
All the talk over the past couple of months is about the big companies leaving the land of Lincoln, well that trend just changed with Google's parent company making a huge investment purchase here in Illinois.
What is the “Coolest” City in the State of Missouri?
Missouri has a bunch of fantastic cities like Columbia, Branson, Jefferson City, St. Louis, and Kansas City, but which one is the "coolest'? One Website claims they know the answer to that question, and I don't know if they got it right...
A Beer lover’s festival is taking place in St. Louis this weekend
If you want the opportunity to try beers you have never tried before, and chose a winning beer then you need to head to the Summer SMaSH Home Brew Bottle Competition and Beer Tasting Festival happening this Saturday in St. Louis, here are the details you need to know.
A woman did something awful at a Restaurant in Missouri
A woman at a restaurant in the Show-Me State of Missouri did something that is truly despicable, and we need to spread the word about how truly awful it is so that it never happens again.
The Top Craft Beer in 2022 comes from a little town in Iowa
Are you someone who loves to try different craft beers? If you are, you need to keep this beer on your radar because it was named the top craft beer overall for 2022, and it doesn't come from some massive brewery in a big city, it is brewed in a small town in Iowa.
Don’t trust online shopping? This is the Best Mall in Illinois
Everyone is being forced to shop online more and more, but with scammers, bad return policies, and just not trusting the online retail stores, why not get out to shop at the Best Mall in the Land of Lincoln?
The State of Missouri wont follow Illinois and Rename Asian Carp
Well, life just got more confusing for us folks on the Illinois/Missouri border, Missouri will not be renaming the Asain Carp, as Illinois has announced it will be renaming the Asain Carp, here is the full story.
Video of a fisher’s massive catch here in the state of Missouri
A video was just posted to YouTube of a massive catch in the heart of Missouri, the fish puts up a fight but ultimately ends up in the boat, check it out here!
The State of Missouri now has a “Toasted Ravioli” restaurant
A restaurant has opened in Missouri that has a menu dedicated to different types of Toasted Ravioli from original to dessert ravioli the menu will make your mouth water!
Chicago named as a Top 3 City in the Country for a “Staycation”
Gas is tight, and flights are more expensive by the day, so if you are looking for a great vacation without having to travel thousands of miles then you need to spend some time in Chicago this summer!