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Timothy Eggert
Tim covers criminal justice and public safety from Lee and Whiteside counties. Before joining Sauk Valley Media, he reported on legal affairs and Illinois state government from Springfield. He's worked at newspapers on both of Michigan's peninsulas, and has a master's degree in public affairs reporting and a bachelor's degree in English.