Email: korrina.grom@patch.com
Phone: 847-830-0247
Hometown: I grew up in Waukegan and now live in Mundelein.
Birthday: October 13

Hi everyone! Let me tell you a little about myself. I've lived in Lake County my whole life. I attended Waukegan schools and then received my Associate's degree from the College of Lake County. I also have a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Northern Illinois University. My first journalism job was at Lakeland Newspapers in Grayslake. I worked there for a year and then joined Pioneer Press newspapers, where I worked for 11 years. I am so excited to be part of the Patch family! I've been with Patch since May 2011. I am passionate about community journalism, and I look forward to learning all about Libertyville and its residents!

My Beliefs
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Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs? 

I'm a registered Republican.

Religion

Lutheran. I'm a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Lindenhurst.