Rich Egger
News DirectorRich has served as TSPR's News Director since July, 1998. The news department has earned walls full of reporting awards since then. Before coming to TSPR, Rich worked professionally in commercial radio news at WRMN-AM/WJKL-FM in Elgin and WJBC-AM in Bloomington. Rich has a B.A. in Communication Studies with an Emphasis on Radio, TV and Film from Northern Illinois University. In Rich's leisure time he spends way too much money on vinyl records. He also enjoys books, cross-country skiing, rooting for the Cubs and Blackhawks, and making various baked goods, including sugar frosted chocolate bombs. His future plans include getting some tacos, especially when Sandra's Authentic Mexican Truck is in town.
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The facility would be built on the Macomb High School campus. -
In a release, Sheriff Nick Petitgout said the state Appellate Prosecutors Office investigated the case and made the final call. -
Chief Jeff Hamer will retire in mid-December. Lt. Todd Tedrow will serve as interim chief. -
The arts collective includes 11 organizations, and they're looking to expand. -
No Kings protests were also held in Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk, and Galesburg on Saturday. -
Kristi Mindrup is the 13th president in WIU’s 126-year history. -
The exhibit remains on display through Oct. 31 at The Hub Arts & Cultural Center in downtown Rushville. -
Construction entering home stretch for WIU’s center for performing arts: ‘It’s a beacon of optimism’Substantial completion of the building is expected in February 2026, and the first event could take place in August or September 2026. -
A cookout was being held near the parking lot and several people, including students, were nearby. No one was injured. -
The Post 6 Big Band and The Lamoine River Ramblers are moving to new venues starting this month.
