The city of Aurora has recently been picked to join a yearlong program that brings together communities from around the country to improve sustainability. trib.al/OQzRJS8

Building on a pilot program from last year, the city of Naperville is expanding community-based opportunities to compost and recycle this summer. trib.al/rYEVUNy

This summer’s concert slate points to a transition that continues to slowly unfold locally and around the country. Shying away from big festivals, artists are opting for standalone tours or participating in smaller, manageable package bills. trib.al/YqhutnG

Today in History: Timothy McVeigh convicted trib.al/6vZWFyB

Asking Eric: Husband has a rocky past with his family trib.al/iA9KuAv

Here’s a look back at some of Chicago’s well-loved animals. trib.al/xi409yw

With three years to go before the FBI’s mandatory retirement age of 57, Douglas DePodesta said he’d love it if he could call it a career here. But there's still a lot to do. trib.al/4tMIutJ

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Today in Chicago History: Taylor Swift takes over Soldier Field trib.al/DHecPq5

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some top stories to start your day: - Inside Illinois’ agricultural system - Pritzker blames state’s fiscal challenges on Trump - Bears’ stadium efforts run out of time in Springfield trib.al/nZLLa7C

It took Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham less than a month after taking office to make critical elements of his plan for the city part of the 2026 fiscal year budget. trib.al/OWnCMRk

Letter to the Editor: This administration pretends it is for families. Yet the Republican Congress is moving to make massive cuts to Medicaid, a program that provides health care for nearly half of all children in the U.S. trib.al/whKEByy

Photos: The return of ‘Chonkosaurus’ the snapping turtle trib.al/6Zkltdu

The United Kingdom will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines, get its army ready to fight a war in Europe and become “a battle-ready, armor-clad nation,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. trib.al/ctbcBls

Route 66 boosters in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California are gearing up to celebrate the iconic route on its centennial in 2026. Ahead of next year’s anniversary, we're hitting the road. Join us for the journey. trib.al/egVz34l

A male who appeared to be in his late teens was fatally shot in the West Pullman neighborhood on Sunday morning. trib.al/w9RyfAj

The airline said this fall will be its busiest flight schedule of the year from Chicago. In October, United is scheduled to fly up to 592 flights a day from its hub at O’Hare International Airport, eclipsing this summer’s schedule. trib.al/KJ5Ma3O

Chicago homicides in 2025: 152 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years. trib.al/jYtK08i

Nafsi brings a chef’s heart and soul food to the historic South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago, but the earnest service needs to rise to the occasion, writes Louisa Chu 朱功蕾. trib.al/GTMDlin

China criticized the U.S. over moves it alleged harmed Chinese interests, including issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software to China, and planning to revoke Chinese student visas. trib.al/A2z2bhX