Rich Egger

A Helping Hand for Historic Oakwood Cemetery

Rich Egger — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:17:17 +0000

Even a cemetery can use a little love sometimes, and the group "Friends of Oakwood Cemetery" plans to put a little love into the grand old graveyard in Macomb.

AP Phone Records and Government Snooping

Rich Egger — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:40:51 +0000

The Shop Talk panelists discuss the US Justice Department’s seizure of phone records from the Associated Press. The Obama administration claimed it was a matter of national security.

The Latest on Multicultural Education

Rich Egger — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:25:37 +0000

This week's guest on Emphasis is Dr James Banks, Director of the Center for Multicultural Education at the University of Washington - Seattle. He was in Macomb to give the keynote presentation during the annual Dealing With Difference Institute at Western Illinois University.

WIU to Slash Spending

Rich Egger — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:14:31 +0000

Western Illinois University administrators unveiled a plan to save $4.5 million in the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2013.

CEO Pay in the Media World

Rich Egger — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:09:33 +0000

The Shop Talk panelists discuss the compensation for top executives of major media companies.

The Impact of Highway Bypasses

Rich Egger — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:12:00 +0000

Highway bypasses have been built around some western Illinois communities and more are coming. A grant from IDOT will allow the Western Illinois Regional Council to study the impact of those bypasses.

Instant Source for Local History

Rich Egger — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:45:32 +0000

The Western Illinois Museum hopes to put local history in the palm of your hand through a mobile app.

“It just has the real potential to highlight Macomb’s unique history in a way that’s accessible to the population,” said John Ceglarek, Western Illinois University graduate assistant and Peace Corp fellow who has worked at the museum for the past year.

The Future of Commercial Radio News

Rich Egger — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:19:43 +0000

The Shop Talk panelists discuss a column by RTDNA Chairman Vincent Duffy, who said he is worried about the future of commercial radio news for three reasons:

Schuyler County Damage Assessments

Rich Egger — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:19:03 +0000

The Schuyler County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency reported it is beginning to receive calls from residents and businesses about water damage.

Promoting Amtrak Communities in Western Illinois

Rich Egger — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:39:07 +0000

Community leaders on the Amtrak line that runs through western Illinois hope to convince people to use the train for excursions within the region. They want to promote day trips and overnight stays along the line between Quincy and Princeton.