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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McDonough County Coroner Eric Jameson said the man involved in a standoff with police late last week died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. -
The five-foot tall painted steel sculpture of Mr. Monopoly can be found on the northeast side of the square at the entryway to the Ewing Way alley. -
The agreement with the Georgetown Homeowners Association will be in effect from June 1 through August 31. -
Illinois State Police say a domestic disturbance in Good Hope on Friday ended with one person dead and another injured.
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Macomb’s community development office would like to add a full-time position to help it deal with a heavy workload. But for now, the city council is saying “no.” -
Todd Tedrow was sworn in as Macomb's new police chief after the city council unanimously approved his appointment. -
Anne Lefter came to Macomb two years ago, when construction of the $119 million building was about half completed. -
The new, one-year contract took effect on Friday, May 1. -
GCPA Director Anne Lefter said they want the center to be a place for children, families, students, and alumni —a place for everyone to experience the arts. -
The Western Illinois Senior Games draw the young at heart to Macomb for a weekend of competition and camaraderie.
