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

Are Jails in Illinois using Torture Methods on Inmates?

According to a report, there is something that jails use every day in Illinois that experts say is considered "torture" what exactly is it? And should the Land of Lincoln stop using these devices ASAP?

Experts claim Missouri is not a Great Road Trip State

Summer road trips are as American as apple pie but the experts at one website say that Missouri is not anywhere near the top of the list of the best states for road trips, why?

Illinois is spending $41 BILLION on a “Transportation Upgrade”

Every county in the Land of Lincoln will see a part of the $41 billion that the leaders of Illinois have dedicated to what they call a "Transportation Upgrade." So what exactly is this upgrade?

A Brewery in Missouri named one of the 10 Best in the US in 2024

The US Beer Championships just crowned their annual 10 Best Breweries and one of the breweries that made the top 10 this year is from the Show-Me State! Here are the details...

Experts claim Illinois is home to 2 “New Ivy League” Universities

The old Ivy League consists of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and others but what schools are in the "new" Ivy League? Two of them are located here in the Land of Lincoln!

2 of the Top 50 Most Educated Cities in the US are in Missouri

We were not surprised that Missouri has two of the most educated cities in the US, we were surprised, however, which two cities are the most educated in the Show-Me State. Here are the details...

Experts DON’T think Missouri is one of the Most Patriotic States

Is Patriotism alive and well in the Show-Me State? A new ranking claims Missouri is not even a Top 20 Most Patriotic State in the US, did they get it right? Here are the details...

One area of Illinois is growing FAST, where is it?

New data shows 7 of the 10 fastest-growing towns in the Land of Lincoln are all in one area of the state! What is happening in this part of Illinois, and should you consider moving there? Here are the details...

Illinois is Home to one of the Top 8 Most Beautiful Streets

Experts have ranked the most beautiful streets in the world and of course, the list includes a legendary street here in the Land of Lincoln! What makes it so special? Here is what the experts had to say...

It’s Official Illinois has one of the BEST Arcade Bars in the USA

Arcades are truly one of the best places to have fun but when you add a bar to the arcade that is when you get something special! The experts at Yelp say that Illinois is home to one of the best arcade bars in the USA, here are the details on this special place in the Land of Lincoln...