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 to 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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Chief Jeff Hamer said he has reviewed audio and video of the shooting several times.
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A special prosecutor found no basis for charges after reviewing evidence, including audio and video recordings of the shooting.
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Gabrielle Lyon was in western Illinois the past few days days to visit with arts and cultural organizations in towns including Galesburg, Macomb, and Rushville.
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The company will produce a quarterly magazine, a monthly podcast, and a promotional video for the district.
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The Justice department said the suspect purchased small retail pharmacies throughout the country, including McHugh Drug Store in Carthage.
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The administration told TSPR that no official decisions have been made.
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Several events are planned for Tuesday, July 30, the 100th anniversary of his birth.
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Dylan Lovato is accused in the shooting death of Ivan Almanza in Macomb in March, 2022.
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Plans to close the $20 million gap between spending and revenue are "ever-evolving."
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Chris Vallillo's show Forgottonia will premiere on Saturday, July 20, at the Hainline Theatre on the Western Illinois University campus in Macomb.