Hey everyone, I'm Mark. I was born in Chicago and raised in the suburbs. Most nights you can find me drinking a Miller Lite and watching the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, or Hawks. I am obsessed with my dachshund, Murphy, and am not afraid to tell you about it! I graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Acting and later graduated from The Second City in Chicago where I pursued my passion for comedy. I come to Quincy and KICK-FM after hosting a morning show in Macomb, Illinois. And I am a lover of history and random facts, so please feel free reach out and connect with me!
Mark Hespen
Did you know that Missouri is the Best state to go to College in?
When it comes to states that are the best of the best for students to consider when going to college, Missouri ranks at the top of the class according to one website.
Is Missouri one of the Worst States in the Country for Teachers?
The numbers are shocking when you see where Missouri compares to the rest of the country when it comes to paying their teachers.
Here is proof you can travel out of Missouri for almost no Money
I was absolutely shocked to see the prices of these flights out of St. Louis, you can get flights this week for cheaper than dinner for two at Applebee's.
20 Years ago these People from Illinois lost their lives on 9/11
It has been two decades since the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and we need to make sure we continue to honor the lives of the people who died that day.
A University in Illinois is Seeing Massive Record Setting Growth
Despite population loss in the state of Illinois, one university in the state is seeing record breaking growth.
Surprise a Missouri School Board Meeting got Violent over Masks
Apparently there are Missourians willing to get violent in protests of mask mandates in their children's schools.
Illinois City on List for Best Places in the World in September
A certain place in Illinois makes the list for "15 Best Places to Visit in September" and I have to completely agree with this list!
Is Illinois Going to Continue to be Safe From Hurricanes?
With weather patterns changing, more and more violent weather has been damaging different parts of the United States, so could hurricanes in Illinois becomes a possibility?
Which State does Missouri Hate More? Kansas or Illinois?
Apparently there was a long time boarder war that Missourians were involved in which led them to have a distain, dare I say hatred, for their neighboring state.
Did You Know There would be No Labor Day without Chicago?
We may not have ever had a Labor Day to celebrate if it wasn't for the historic events that took place in Chicago, Illinois.