Chicago Bulls Coaching: The Bulls are finalizing a deal to hire Portland interim coach Tiago Splitter as head coach, sources say, after he led the Trail Blazers to a 42-40 record and a playoff berth. Illinois Food Security: Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a new Charitable Trust Hunger Relief Grant program offering up to $5,000 for small, volunteer-run food groups, with applications open through July 31. Local Environment: A study warns Illinois’ smooth greensnake faces added risks beyond habitat loss, including pollution affecting eggs and fungal infections. Immigration & Rights: The Supreme Court is set to weigh birthright citizenship, and Illinois families are watching what a ruling could mean for babies born to parents without legal status. Public Safety & Schools: A new study links Chicago’s 2013 school closures to later increases in gun violence in nearby neighborhoods. Weather & City Services: After last week’s storms, Chicago logged more than 20,000 weather-related calls to 311, mostly about downed trees and outages. Juneteenth Info: A guide for Illinois residents covers what to expect for mail, banks, and services on the June 19 holiday. Health Care: Ascension Illinois added neurosurgeon Dr. Tamir Hersonskey to its brain and spine team, seeing patients at Ascension Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village.