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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2012
Page
6
Temperatures climbed into the 60s across Southern Illinois on January 31, marking Winter 2012 as a top warmest winter since 1950. Forecaster Davie Humphrey of the National Weather Service in Paducah said normal highs for the date are 45. The region could stay in the 60s to low 50s through Saturday before a return to 40s Sunday, with potential for brief colder days later in the month.
Expert notes February averages may mislead and cold snaps could return. Snow remains possible this season with historic late snow events, including April. Official repeats contact via provided email and phone for updates.
Southern Illinois moves into Zone 6B for most, with the tip in 7A, as a revised map reflects 30 years of data and broader weather stations from 1976 to 2005. U of I Extension educator John Pike credits improved accuracy and elevation factors for the changes.
Gov Pat Quinn says pension cost changes are being reviewed as a concept while a Civic Federation report warns Illinois unpaid bills could reach 34.8 billion by 2017 if pension Medicaid costs are not tackled. Quinn, Madigan and Cullerton propose higher local retirement cost contributions, but critics call it dead on arrival in an election year.
SIU Carbondale reports spring headcount down from fall with drops of 32 master’s and 16 law students while doctoral enrollment rises by 13. Census season explains fall to spring declines as graduates leave for work. John A Logan College also falls 350 from spring 2011. Online enrollment steady, veterans at 267, in-district high school students at 3,289.
Groups accuse the Forest Service of risking bats in a land swap amid white nose syndrome wiping many species from Nova Scotia to Tennessee. Indiana bat is endangered, insect control benefits are noted, and officials say they are reviewing concerns as public comment closes but further input may be accepted.
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