Michelle Groenke

Writer, reporter and editor

Chicago

Freelance writer and editor

Michelle Groenke

Writer, reporter and editor

Chicago

Freelance writer and editor

Lake Forest’s historic Deer Path Inn closes for renovations
It’s a delicate process, updating Lake Forest’s Deer Path Inn for the 21st century while retaining the building’s 1920s charm. The hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been a fixture at its current location in downtown Lake Fores
Chicago Tribune
Libertyville restaurant hopes downtown magic moves to side streets
Libertyville’s downtown restaurant scene appears to be booming, with crowds spilling out onto the sidewalks on Friday and Saturday nights, and two hour waits for tables at hot spots like Casa Bonita and Shakou. The owners of Trattoria Pomigliano, currentl
Chicago Tribune
Vernon Hills ice skating teacher eyes Special Olympics for students
It was Ryan Chapin’s first time ice skating, but if he was nervous, he didn’t show it. After getting some help from his mom with his rental skates, he was introduced to instructor Deb Jenssen, a figure skater and certified Special Olympics coach, who fitt
Chicago Tribune
When Great isn’t Good Enough
Published June 20, 2018 Confidence is the key to moving from being a leader to being the leader, public speaking champion Ryan Avery told attendees of last year’s NPMA Academy, held in Scottsdale, Ariz. Avery, who at age 25 became the youngest World Champ
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Libertyville schools’ solar panels help teach, cut costs
The gray skies that seem permanently parked over the Upper Midwest from November to March are still letting through enough solar energy to help power two school buildings in north suburban Libertyville District 70, according to district officials. Massive
Chicago Tribune
Lake Forest writer-in-residence earns national acclaim for poetry
Cecilia Corrigan, a 2013 Lake Forest College writer-in-residence, is receiving national accolades for the poetry she wrote during her stay on the North Shore. Corrigan’s book, “Titanic,” contains poems whose central figure is Alan Turing, the British scie
Chicago Tribune

About

Michelle Groenke

Writing

Reporting

Journalism

Technical writing

Feature stories

Food writing

Travel writing

Social Media

Broadcasting

Assignment Desk

Communications

Editing

Business writing

Experienced writer, reporter, news editor and communications professional with an eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.

As a reporter, I cover everything from breaking news to business features and have a knack for getting to the heart of a story.

As an editor, I assign stories and help my writers make the most of their talent by assisting in story development and ensuring their writing is clear, concise and accurate.

As a writer, I look for opportunities to produce feature stories that offer valuable insight into the latest trends in food, travel, consumer issues and sustainable living.

An avid traveler, I have a passion for making connections and experiencing local food and culture, whether I'm exploring the markets of Hong Kong, the vineyards of Tuscany or an island off the coast of Maine.

Michelle Groenke

Michelle Groenke

Lake Forest’s historic Deer Path Inn closes for renovations

Libertyville restaurant hopes downtown magic moves to side streets

Vernon Hills ice skating teacher eyes Special Olympics for students

When Great isn’t Good Enough

Libertyville schools’ solar panels help teach, cut costs

Lake Forest writer-in-residence earns national acclaim for poetry

About

Michelle Groenke