Jill McDonnell

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Location
Chicago, IL
School
University of Missouri-Columbia, DePaul University
Expertise
Restaurant Openings, Food trends, World cuisine
  • Jill's love of restaurants began while working as an intern at Chicago Social magazine.
  • A bit of serendipity led to her sharing a cab and an unforgettable conversation with legendary entrepreneur and founder of Levy Restaurants, Larry Levy.
  • Jill enjoys extensively researching the restaurant scene of each city, finding hidden gems and taking food tours during her travels.

Experience

Jill McDonnell is a Chicago-based content writer and corporate communications professional. She has written for Success.com, SUCCESS Magazine, and Design Bureau. Jill is a prolific reader who enjoys keeping up with food and restaurant trends and has a passion for creative writing and entrepreneurship. Jill is at work on her second novel, a psychological thriller.

Education

Jill has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master's degree in public relations and advertising from DePaul University.

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