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...WITHOUT WHOM THIS ISSUE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE SEPTEMBER 2012 Bill Zwecker Credentials: The lifelong Chicagoan is a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and an entertainment reporter and film critic for Fox Chicago News (WFLD-TV). Behind the story: "In writing 'The Empress of Oak Street' (page 122), I learned a great deal from Marilyn Miglin, such as how the retail mix and the customer base of Oak Street has changed over the past half century, and how Miglin's business has evolved into the local outpost for an international cosmetics and fragrance empire." Chicago loves: "There are so many things, but the one thing I love most is how we have been able to maintain our down-to-earth sensibility, no matter how sophisticated we've become as a world-class city." Christy James Credentials: Christy James studied communi- cations and journalism at Elon University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She blogs for The Huffington Post and writes for Giuliana Rancic's fabfitfun.com, dedicated to women's fashion, beauty, and well-being. Behind the story: In preparing for the Tribute piece (page 92), James "loved hearing about Ellen Stirling's family history and how The Lake Forest Shop has changed over the years." Chicago loves: "Whether it's an emerging chef, a local start-up, or an exhibit's Robert Ascroft Credentials: grand opening, Chicagoans support their own. I'm always proud to tell people where I live." Photographer/director Robert Ascroft has worked for record companies, fashion designers, ad agencies, and magazines, including Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Proenza Schouler, Narciso Rodriquez, and many more. He has also directed four short films, various commercial television spots, and beauty/fashion pieces. Behind the story: "Shooting with Jenny McCarthy ["Finally Free," page 106] is a guaranteed fun day. She has a great sense of humor, which comes across in the photographs. I love when the subject of my shoot has an open personality so we can exchange ideas. That give and take makes for better images." Chicago loves: "Seeing a production by The Timeline Theatre Company, where one of my friends is a company member, and enjoying a game at Wrigley. Since I'm a lover of sushi, you may also find me at Japonais Restaurant." 36 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM Bob Balaban Credentials: Bob Balaban is an actor, writer, and director. He has been in films such as Moonrise Kingdom, Best in Show, and Waiting for Guffman, and on television shows such as The Good Wife and Seinfeld. Balaban was born in Chicago, where his family once owned and operated the city's largest chain of movie theaters. Behind the story: While research- ing the fashion feature, "Deco Dream" ( page 114), Bob learned that the Uptown Theatre had the largest indoor capacity of any theater in the United States. Chicago loves: "Walking on Oak Street Beach and eating outside under an umbrella near the boathouse."