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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City leaders believe the district will spur economic development and help them address blighted areas. -
WIU's ROTC program has been active for more than 50 years. -
Timothy Smith will be sentenced in mid-October. -
A $250,000 donation from Graham Health System to the Spoon River College Foundation will support the School of Nursing and Allied Health Learning Lab at the new SRC campus in Macomb. -
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.
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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.
