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...

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...

Travel Experts say November is the best time to visit Chicago

November is upon us and if you are looking to get away then you should listen to the travel experts and head to the Windy City before winter gets here!

Why is a city in Illinois trying to Eliminate Tipping?

It's tradition in this country that if you go to dinner you tip the server at the end of the meal, but a city in Illinois is trying to end that. Why? And is it the right thing to do?

Chicago named one of the Best Places to Visit in September

Here is why you need to be in the Windy City this September!

Chicago named one of the 10 Best Bachelorette Party Destinations

If you are about to tie the knot and you want to celebrate with a big-time fun adventure before saying "I do" then one website claims you need to head to Chicago for your bachelorette party!

What is the 1 Tourist Attraction Worth Visiting in Illinois?

If you could only visit 1 tourist attraction in Illinois what would it be? Would you go to the top of the Willis Tower? The Abe Lincoln Presidential Library? The Garden of the Gods? Those are all terrific but they aren't the answer one website came up with...

SNL just lost a Legendary Cast Member from Illinois

Saturday Night Live has survived the departure of legendary comedians from Illinois before, but this latest one surprised us. It surprised us because we had no idea this big-time cast member was from the Land of Lincoln!

Which City in Illinois is Shrinking the Fastest?

No, it's not Chicago, but the city that is shrinking quickly can probably blame Chicago for some of its issues. People are leaving Illinois in droves, but which city here in the Land of Lincoln is shrinking the fastest?