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 Tiffany art glass depiction of Jesus Christ dates back to 1896. The art glass is illuminated from behind by 5,400 LED lights. -
Macomb is on track to make improvements to the Thomas C. Carper Amtrak Station. -
Macomb’s top elected official urged people to take it seriously when tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings are issued. -
State Senator Mike Halpin supports the bill, but wants to make sure the state can pay for it. -
Macomb and Quincy sent their letters of intent to the state ahead of the June 1 deadline. -
Police said a suspect is in custody from a shooting late Monday night in the 400 block of North Prairie Avenue. -
The Board of Trustees approved the preliminary spending plan, and will be asked to approve the final budget in September. -
Ray Peterson worked for the park district for 40 years, including 28 years as its executive director. -
The measure, which is being promoted by a group called Illinois Separation Referendum, has already been approved by voters in several other Illinois counties, including Hancock and Brown counties. -
Mindrup is the 13th president in WIU’s 127-year history and the first woman to lead the institution.
