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

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

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

Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen sign. Photograph: Bob Stefko

A mural on West Lawrence Avenue. Photograph: Bob Stefko

Waitresses at Lou Mitchell's restaurant on West Jackson Boulevard. Lou’s father started the family business in 1923. Photograph: Bob Stefko

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

Inside the stunning Music Box Theatre on North Southport Avenue, which focuses on the latest independent and foreign films. Photograph: Bob Stefko

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

Game room attendant at Sluggers World Class Sports Bar on North Clark Street. Photograph: Bob Stefko

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