As California deals with devastating wildfires, a new study shows how their impacts can be seen right here in Illinois.

The wildfires in Southern California have led to the evacuations of over 130,000 people and have destroyed over 10,000 structures. Overlaying the wildfire outbreak across other major U.S. cities shows that the blaze is one of the worst in United States history, as it continues to spread across residential areas in Los Angeles.

Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead Southern California to an 82-72 win over No. 13 Illinois.

Even though Central Illinois is Jaclyn Friedlander’s home now, Southern California will always have a special place in her heart. She lived near San Fernando Valley for much of her adult life. Living thousands of miles away doesn’t make it any easier when the ciLiving host sees devasting scenes unfolding out

As wildfires continue to decimate Southern California, a firefighter in Central Illinois is lending some insight into the fight against devastation. So far, there have been a total of 300,000 evacuations for the areas around Los Angeles.

While No. 13 Illinois is unsure of its leading scorer's status for Saturday afternoon's visit from Southern California in Champaign, Ill., the Fighting Illini are confident in their depth if Jakucionis sits out.

According to the Illinois Department of Corrections, Jeanette Slover died in custody Wednesday. Slover was convicted in Macon County of killing her former daughter-in-law Karyn Slover in 1996. Her husband and son, Karyn’s ex-husband, were also convicted of the crime.

Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation offered mixed reactions to the certification of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

As flames continue to linger across Los Angeles, Bloomington-Normal residents reflect on the ongoing destruction while others share what they are witnessing on the ground.

Indiana leads 96-92. Illinois won the lone meeting in the 2023-24 season with a 70-62 victory in Champaign, Ill. Indiana won the last meeting at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall 71-68 in 2023, but the Fighting Illini won the previous two games at Indiana.

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