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...WITHOUT WHOM THIS ISSUE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE NOVEMBER 2012 Katrina Wittkamp Credentials: A former photo editor at the Chicago Tribune, Katrina Wittkamp's work has appeared in Time, Architectural Digest, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Behind the story: "Mellody Hobson [page 49] was such a good sport about walking on the books—and in those amazing heels. She was completely willing to have a little fun in the photo; that is a Chicago woman for you. We don't take ourselves too seriously, and we certainly know how to have a good time." Chicago loves: "The skyline, the lakefront, and sitting by a fireplace on a snowy Chicago night." Sarah Preston Gorenstein Credentials: Former editor-in-chief at Citysearch Chicago, nightlife columnist for Chicago magazine, and managing editor for playboy.com, Sarah Preston Gorenstein currently blogs for parenting.com and is the managing editor of Orbitz Worldwide. Behind the story: "Chicago breeds artistic people, and Josh Berman [page 52] is one of them. He has toured the world and could have easily moved to New York, but he loves Chicago and being a part of the jazz community here." Chicago loves: "The women in this Andrew Eccles Credentials: city who prove it is possible to have it all." A photographer since 1987, Andrew Eccles's work has appeared on the magazine covers of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, GQ, and more. Behind the story: "Lucy Liu ["Lady Killer," page 96] isn't just beautiful, she is a brilliant artist and really understands what is required to make strong photographs. The clothes for this story were fairly static, so she wanted to jump, move, and incorporate wind to give the pictures energy. It was Kill Bill meets high fashion." Chicago loves: "I grew up in Toronto an avid ice hockey fan. When I was a kid, there were only six NHL teams, and one of them was the Chicago Blackhawks. They had really cool black and red uniforms and a [terrific] logo." 24 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM Ari Bendersky Credentials: Currently the editor of Eater Chicago, Ari Bendersky has also written for The New York Times, rollingstone.com, Saveur, Time Out Chicago, and more. Behind the story: "Gregory Elliott [page 68] gets so excited when talking about local and seasonal ingredients. His dedication is so deep that he's planning to build a rooftop garden at the W like he did at Palmer House." Chicago loves: "The lakefront. People arguing about their favorite pizza. The reaction I get from telling people I put ketchup on a hot dog. And that while Chicago is a major international city, it's really a small town."