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 organization is holding a fundraising campaign for either acquiring or constructing what they’re calling a stewardship building for storing and maintaining equipment. -
The National Weather Service has updated its report on the severe storms of Friday night, April 17. -
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the McDonough Choral Society will mark the occasion with a concert featuring works by American composers. -
Staying put rather than moving will allow the organization to save on the costs of relocating and renovating a new space, according to John Lane, president of the food co-op board. -
The National Weather Service has confirmed there were two tornadoes in western Illinois on Friday night, April 17. -
The single-day degenerate art and music event will be held on Friday, April 24. -
Macomb Mayor Mike Inman met with Pope Leo XIV during a recent trip to the Vatican sponsored by the Illinois Municipal League. -
A woman who grew up in western Illinois and went on to work in national politics is encouraging others to be engaged in the process. -
Festival events are taking place now through next month. -
The one-year contract is scheduled to begin on May 1.
