Metra ridership rises on most lines in May 1994
Metra reported a 5.7 percent year over year ridership gain in May 1994, adding almost 340000 riders. Most lines climbed, led by Burlington Northern and Milwaukee District routes, while Heritage Corridor slipped modestly. Metra Chair Jeff Ladd cited traffic congestion and highway costs driving the shift.
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Computer courses set by GSU at Orland site
Governors State University will offer computer courses for beginners and experienced users in August at its extension center in Orland Park Place, 153rd Street and LaGrange Road. Courses include How to Make Friends With a Computer, Introduction to Personal Computers, Lotus 1-2-3 Release 2.x Introduction for DOS, two Paradox beginner courses, WordPerfect 5.1 and 6.0, intermediate and advanced WordPerfect, and two Microsoft Word 2.0 for Windows courses. For information call 534-5000 Ext. 5150 or 5152.
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Education chief outlines new perspective for Illinois schools
Illinois state superintendent nominee Joseph Spagnolo outlined a systematic, outcomes driven approach to schooling. He urged funding to align with desired results, emphasized teacher training and cultural awareness, and supported school reform units to raise student performance while addressing aging staff and evolving job needs. He remains optimistic about Illinois education.
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