Bob Stefko 

Road trips USA: a local’s view of Chicago – in pictures

Chicago brings to mind music, baseball, dive bars, hotdogs and much more. From its iconic buildings – such as national-landmark-listed Macy's on State Street and the beautiful Music Box Theatre – to a vinyl-only record shop and its street art there's plenty to see that encapsulates the city. Chicago-based photographer Bob Stefko explores the 'town' he calls home
  
  


Chicago in pictures: Flags outside Macy's Chicago
American flags outside Macy's department store on State Street in Chicago. The State Street store is the second largest department store in the world – and a National Historic Landmark. Photograph: Bob Stefko
Chicago in pictures: Manny's Deli Chicago
Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen, on South Jefferson, a traditional Jewish deli that has been in the Raskin family for over 50 years. Photograph: Bob Stefko
Chicago in pictures: Manny's deli sign
Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen sign. Photograph: Bob Stefko
Chicago in pictures: West Lawrence Avenue mural
A mural on West Lawrence Avenue. Photograph: Bob Stefko
Chicago in pictures: waitresses at Lou Mitchell's
Waitresses at Lou Mitchell's restaurant on West Jackson Boulevard. Lou’s father started the family business in 1923. Photograph: Bob Stefko
Chicago in pictures: Green Door Bar Chicago
Shake With Uncle Sam machine in the Green Door Bar on North Orleans. Built in 1871 this was once home to a popular speakeasy during prohibition. Photograph: Bob Stefko
Chicago in pictures: Music Box Theatre
Inside the stunning Music Box Theatre on North Southport Avenue, which focuses on the latest independent and foreign films. Photograph: Bob Stefko
Chicago in pictures: Portillo's hot dog
Portillo's Chicago-style hotdog and fries. Portillo's started in a trailer in 1963 and now can be found in 45 locations across the US. Photograph: Bob Stefko
Chicago in pictures: Slugger's sports bar
Game room attendant at Sluggers World Class Sports Bar on North Clark Street. Photograph: Bob Stefko
Chicago in pictures: Dave's Records in Chicago
Browsing through the huge selection of vinyl at Dave's Records on North Clark Street. The sign on the door says: No CD's – Never had 'em, never will! Photograph: Bob Stefko
 

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