Bill Welt

Bill Welt is an experienced sports writer and journalist with a diverse background in various media roles. Currently serving as a sports writer at The State Journal-Register since September 2017 and at Herald & Review since January 2016, Bill also holds a long-term position as a reporter and sports editor at Lincoln Courier since February 2013. Prior experience includes internship roles at Western Illinois Museum and Springfield Business Journal, as well as positions as staff writer at Western Illinois Magazine and editor in chief at Western Courier. Bill's academic credentials include a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in History from Western Illinois University, completed between 2006 and 2012. Bill's skills encompass game coverage, feature writing, editorial management, and production oversight.