What can the U.S. learn from Lithuania's young democracy?

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Read the first installation in our multipart series tracing Chicago's Lithuanian connections. 🗞️ Plus: Much-needed grocery stores shutter after years of turmoil, a whale of a controversy arrives at the Shedd Aquarium and more news you need to know. 📝 Keeping score: The Cubs beat the Tigers, 11-2; the White Sox were shut out by the Rangers, 10-0. 📧 Subscribe: Get our morning newsletter delivered to your inbox weekday mornings. ⏱️: An 8-minute read TODAY’S…