The setting of the video is part of the message. Historic Leclaire Field sits near Hale Avenue and Troy Road in Edwardsville, and the City of Edwardsville describes it as a 3.3-acre sports facility developed through cooperation with the Edwardsville Glen Carbon Little League Association. The field is tied to local baseball, youth sports, and the broader Leclaire neighborhood.
The full video is available on the campaign's Facebook page and is linked from this article for readers who want to watch the remarks directly.
The video transcript begins with King identifying himself as Judge Patrick King. He states that he was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2025 and that he is running in November in Madison County, specifically in the Second Subcircuit. He also explains that he is assigned to the Civil Law Division, where he presides over civil jury trials and civil cases involving disputes above $50,000.
The video connects courtroom work to local community life.
King uses the video to describe the court from the perspective of people who may appear there. He talks about civil lawsuits such as business disputes, medical malpractice cases, nursing home cases, and traffic accident claims. The central point of that section is procedural: parties should expect a judge who is prepared, listening, respectful to both sides, and focused on a fair trial process.
He also discusses his family and local ties. In the transcript, King says he is married to Stephanie and describes raising children involved in local schools and activities, including baseball, gymnastics, horseback riding, soccer, and other sports. That part of the video frames him as a parent and Madison County resident as well as a judge.
Historic Leclaire Field gives the video a specific Edwardsville and Glen Carbon setting.
Leclaire Field is not just a generic baseball backdrop. Local historical marker information notes that athletes and spectators have used the space to play games, relax, and gather since the 1890s. The marker also describes the early Leclaire baseball teams and the field's long-running connection to baseball in Edwardsville.
For Edwardsville and Glen Carbon residents, that context matters because the video was filmed at a place connected to local recreation, families, youth baseball, and neighborhood history. It gives the remarks a local frame: courts, schools, youth activities, small businesses, and public service are all discussed through the lens of Madison County community life.
King discusses legal experience before taking the bench.
In the transcript, King says that before taking the bench in February 2025, he worked in private practice at Miller King LLC in Alton. He describes that work as general practice, including civil litigation, estate planning and probate, small business representation, work for individuals and families, traffic matters, police and fire board representation, and municipal work with local officials and departments.
He also refers to his prior role as president of the Madison County Bar Association and his involvement with the Catholic Bar Association of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. In the video, he connects those experiences to leadership, relationships with lawyers, and service within the local legal community.
The main themes of the video are service, fairness, and local responsibility.
The video does not focus on a single case or courtroom outcome. Instead, it lays out King's description of how he views the role of a judge: treating both sides with respect, applying the law, listening carefully, and keeping the courthouse accessible as a court of general jurisdiction.
For readers in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and the surrounding Second Subcircuit communities, the article and video provide a concise look at how King presents his background: appointed circuit judge, civil courtroom assignment, Madison County legal career, family life, and connection to the local community.
About the location
Historic Leclaire Field is located in Edwardsville, Illinois, near Hale Avenue and Troy Road. The City of Edwardsville lists the field among its parks and describes the facility as including an elementary-size baseball field, lighting, concessions, restrooms, press box building, parking, street lighting, and grandstand seating.