Good morning, Chicago.

Oscar Ortega likes to sit out on his porch in South Deering and watch cars go by. He did, at least, before the smell.

“When we moved here, my wife actually liked the scenery,” Ortega said. “It looks like a small-town scenery, you know, just a few houses, lots of trees. But then something just slapped us right in the face: the odor.”

His house is next to Pullman Innovations, a facility that creates ingredients used in animal feed. And since management changed a decade ago, Ortega, 59, said pungent smells on days the plant operates have prevented him from going outside or opening the windows.

On Aug. 5, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the city of Chicago sued A-F Acquisition LLC, which operates under the name Pullman Innovations. The lawsuit alleged that the company allowed excessive odors, caused illegal air pollution, constructed a boiler without a permit that could cause or contribute to air pollution, and violated certain conditions of the operating permit at its Chicago facility, according to a news release.

Two days later, the attorney general issued another news release announcing a lawsuit against three companies alleging they endangered the environment and public safety by allowing fires to break out at the Harbor View waste facility, a closed landfill site about 4 miles from Pullman Innovations.

Read the full story from the Tribune’s Finnegan Belleau.

Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day, including: how a local DJ and his husband were released from ICE custody, how Gary residents are dealing with an extended power outage and what happened in last night’s City Series.

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US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly picked up the Democratic nod in the state’s primary elections yesterday, setting the stage for a November battle to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Yesterday’s primaries gave final form to a fall ballot whose races will test President Donald Trump’s grip on his adopted state and Democrats’ ability to resurrect Florida as a national political battleground.

DJ TUNJO and husband released from ICE custody as supporters rally around the couple: ‘Chicago gave us a hug’

Local DJ and rising star Omar David Panqueva, who goes by the stage name DJ TUNJO, and his husband, Santiago Páez, have been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on bond. But their legal fight to stay in the United States is far from over.

Panqueva, 26, and Páez, 27, of Colombia, were arrested by ICE agents at Midway International Airport on Aug. 2, where they were set to board a flight to the nation’s capital, then to follow reggaeton superstar Karol G’s tour across the country to DJ a series of unofficial after-parties.

CTU sues Illinois Policy Institute and Liberty Justice Center, alleging ‘ongoing smear campaign’

The Chicago Teachers Union is suing the Illinois Policy Institute and the Liberty Justice Center, alleging in a defamation complaint that the nonprofits have waged a “deliberate, coordinated and ongoing smear campaign” through social media posts and articles aimed at harming the union’s reputation.

Gary residents express frustrations with extended power outage

Yolanda Ojeda, 65, has been without power at her Locust Avenue house in Gary since Aug. 11. She was prepared for an outage and owned a generator, but after the power went out, she learned it no longer worked.

“It wouldn’t start,” Ojeda said. “After all of that. After carrying it up my stairs and everything.”

Gary residents have been without power since Aug. 11, and they don’t know when it will come back. The city has yet to be included in one of NIPSCO’s community restoration estimates, which go through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 25.

Jesse White Tumblers take the stage in ‘America’s Got Talent’ live quarterfinals

When Liz Cadichon saw the Jesse White Tumbling Team take the “America’s Got Talent” stage last month, her singular thought was “ ‘Oh my God.’ ” The longtime team volunteer hadn’t known the group she’d seen practice and perform time and time again would be trying its hand at the national competition until she saw them on TV.

But there’s one thing she does know, has always known about her team: They got this.

Chicago Media Report: Ad agency co-founder launches Herb Light, radio news anchor lands new role

No, you’re not tripping. That retro light beer commercial you just saw online did somehow feature a mustachioed 1980s guy hoisting a THC beverage.

Launched this summer by Gordy Sang, co-founder of Chicago ad agency Quality Meats, Herb Light — pronounced with the hard “H” like your uncle’s name — is being marketed with a tongue-and-cheek vintage ad campaign replete with pool parties, dimly lit bars and bowling.

City Series: Chicago Cubs walk off the White Sox for a second night behind Alex Bregman’s heroics in 4-3 win

The White Sox were not going to let Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walk them off for a second straight night.

Boos from the Cubs fans among the 40,034 fans greeted the Sox’s decision to intentionally walk Crow-Armstrong with one out in the bottom of the ninth. That choice, after Crow-Armstrong went deep again to open yesterday’s game, ultimately set up Alex Bregman to be the Cubs’ hero.

More on the City Series:

• White Sox lose 4-3 despite Munetaka Murakami’s home run and strong pitching from Erick Fedde
• City Series photos: Cubs beat the White Sox 4-3 at Wrigley Field

Column: Coming off ‘best season,’ Montez Sweat says, ‘Obviously I want more.’ The Chicago Bears may need it.

Every time Montez Sweat’s name comes up around Ben Johnson, the Bears coach reinforces his opinion that last season was the veteran defensive end’s best to date, writes Brad Biggs.

For the Bears defense to make meaningful improvements in 2026, Sweat might have to take his game to another level in Year 8.

More on the Bears:

• Bears training camp report: Tyson Bagent is the latest absence, while Ben Johnson mixes it up at LT

Column: Graphic novel conveys the life and designs of that creative wizard Edgar Miller

Of the millions of men and women who have made their mark here, few were as prolific and artful as Edgar Miller, even though most have never heard of him, writes Tribune columnist Rick Kogan.

“Anyone who has explored Edgar Miller’s biography has tended to think of him as a conspicuously overlooked figure in Midwestern modern art,” write Hannah Dykstra and Jeff Kruse in their spectacular new book, “A Total Work of Art: The Story of Edgar Miller,” 160-some pages that will go a long way in bringing this rare talent into our present frenetic times.

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released yesterday.

Related:

• Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36