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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As Western Illinois University enters its 126th year, President Kristi Mindrup wants to focus on the institution’s future instead of dwelling on the recent past. -
City leaders say the district will spur economic development. -
Brad Beekman is a retired Illinois State Police master sergeant. He's campaigning for the seat held by Democratic State Sen. Mike Halpin. -
Blake Severs served as the Macomb Park District’s superintendent of support services for the past three years. -
City Administrator Scott Coker said they will be addressing the plan's details such as the design of the new performance space. -
State's Attorney Matt Kwacala said the charges cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. -
The Grand Theatre opened in 1925, a time when Calvin Coolidge was president, The Great Gatsby was published, and the Charleston was all the rage on dance floors. -
As Macomb city government leaders continue studying the idea of building an indoor sports complex, some say it’s time to hear more from the public. -
The law will require a licensed auctioneer to be involved in any online auctions, estate sales, and estate services in Illinois. -
The IAC believes the regional approach will provide it with a greater understanding of communities and what’s happening in them.
