The State Journal-Register
Patrick Keck is an accomplished journalist with a diverse background in reporting and editing. Currently serving as a Statehouse Reporter for The State Journal-Register since July 2022, Patrick has prior experience as an Editor for Adams Publishing Group LLC, overseeing the Pike County News Watchman and the Vinton-Jackson Courier. Previous roles include Government Reporter for the Portsmouth Daily Times, where Patrick covered local and state government, and contributions to local high school sports coverage for Cox Media Group. Patrick's early career involved internships and reporting positions at various outlets, including the Journal News and KosovaLive. Patrick holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and International/Global Studies, along with minors in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Spanish, all from Miami University.
The State Journal-Register
We are the No. 1 news source in Springfield and central Illinois, featuring the best local coverage of state government, municipal government, crime and public safety. We're known for our award-winning photography and featured columnists Bernard Schoenburg and Dave Bakke. SJ-R.com, our online presence, is the No. 1 website in the region and can be counted on for the latest breaking news.