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 advisory referendum is on ballots in Henderson, McDonough, and Warren counties. -
This fall’s fiber fest in Macomb on Oct. 24 featured a dozen farmers and nine artisans — all of them women. -
Macomb will slightly increase the size of its newest park. The city paid $1,500 to purchase less than half-an-acre of land next to the east side of Thorpe Park. -
People age 50 and older can take advantage of free health and fitness screenings during a two-hour event in Macomb. -
The city and its partners are seeking the bonding to help pay for an economic development project anchored by a sports complex. -
TSPR asked the candidates why they are running, whether Congress should regulate AI, the war against Iran, and more. -
At issue is a state law that requires at least half of a STAR Bond district be located in an underserved area. -
The nonprofit group Keokuk Walldogs has completed seven murals in the community, and they’re now getting to work on their next one. -
Russell Construction is a general contractor and development group based in the Quad Cities.
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Business professionals from around the tri states gathered in Macomb to share ideas about economic and community development.
