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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No deaths or injuries are reported from the storms. -
The state law to create the districts is complicated. The firm will help ensure the city does everything correctly. -
The former St. George's Episcopal Church building is transitioning into an art gallery and studio known as Red Dragon Gallery. -
Portia Garrison was sentenced to four years in prison. She is required to serve 50% of the sentence, with credit for the 844 days she has already served in the McDonough County jail. -
The work should begin by the end of June and be completed by the end of September. -
The man was a suspect in the death of Cheyenna Decker, 23, in January.
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The “help wanted” sign is out as Macomb School District 185 prepares to handle its own transportation services. -
The park is being named in honor of Bill Thorpe, the city's first Black police officer. -
Macomb School District 185 will make some changes to its dress code for next school year.
