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 St. Louis Could have had a Disney Theme Park?
Oh what could have been for St. Louis... Apparently Disney almost built a theme park there many years ago, it's surprising but true!
Illinois Man Survives Being Shot Because He Loves Da Bears
This story is one of a kind, a true Chicago Bears fan was shot in the back but fought for his life for one reason only, and boy can I relate!
Are You Afraid of Snakes? Then Avoid this Road in Illinois
Apparently Illinois has a road that closes down multiple times during the year to allow "Thousands of Snakes" to cross it....It's called Snake Road.
Hannibal Ranked Far Too Low on List of Best Small Missouri Towns
A website decided to rank the "Best Small Towns in Missouri" and I was shocked to see where Hannibal fell on the list...
A Small Illinois Town has these insanely odd White Squirrels
They are known as the "Albino Squirrels of Olney" and they are highly protect by the citizens of this small Illinois town.
A Small Illinois Town has the Most Unique Burger King in the US
It's called Burger King but when you pull up to the restaurant it will not look, or taste the same as the Burger King you and I are use to.
The New Food Truck in Quincy Reveals their Incredible Menu
Not only have the released their exciting new menu, BUT they have also announced their first schedule of stops to check them out!
Surprise Missouri has a Stonehenge and it’s Fascinating to See
Stonehenge is located in England, BUT did you know that Missouri has their own very unique version of Stonehenge that has a very nautical vibe to it.
Christmas 2023 Will Be a Massive Day For Quincy Illinois
It is official Quincy, Illinois will change in such a good way on December 25th, 2023! It is going to seem like forever waiting on this exciting day...
The Most Iconic House in the USA is in One Small Iowa Town
The most recognizable house in American history is only a short 106 mile drive away from Quincy in the tiny town of Eldon, Iowa.