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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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.
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Macomb city officials took questions and comments from residents during an open house-style public forum about the proposed sports and entertainment complex. -
The Western Illinois Museum and the Western Illinois University School of Music are collaborating to bring live music to the museum’s Our Front Porch series. -
The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees approved a pair of “income-producing contracts” for renting out several of its buildings. -
Western Illinois University held a brief ceremony on Sept. 23 to mark the 126th anniversary of its founding. -
Kim Villanueva recently moved to Washington D.C. from Springfield, Ill., after being elected to lead the grassroots organization dedicated to achieving full equity for women and girls.
