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Annual report of the State Universities Civil Servcie System, 2007 (covers July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007)
Our authority is provided through legislative Statute and the University System is empowered through the University Civil Service Merit Board to develop, maintain, and administer a comprehensive and efficient program of human resource administration for the higher education community, specifically related to the employment and employment relationship with their auxiliary and support staff positions. In accomplishing this task, the University System has developed a comprehensive set of Administrative Rules and procedures which effectively facilitate the administration of many aspects of the employment relationship.

Annual report of the State Universities Civil Service System {periodical start}
Annual report of programs and initiatives of the State Universities Civil Service System.

Annual Report of the State Universities Civil Service System, 2005 (covers July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005)
Our authority is provided through legislative Statute and the University System is empowered through the University Civil Service Merit Board to develop, maintain, and administer a comprehensive and efficient program of human resource administration for the higher education community, specifically related to the employment and employment relationship with their auxiliary and support staff positions. In accomplishing this task, the University System has developed a comprehensive set of Administrative Rules and procedures which effectively facilitate the administration of many aspects of the employment relationship.

Bright Dreams - A Promise for the Next Generation (2004, April 5)
News release - Illinois State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka is bringing grandparents $100,000 closer to making their dream come true. Topinka will meet with senior citizens on Monday, April 5, 2004 at the Chicago Department on Aging to announce Bright Dreams A Promise for the Next Generation, a scholarship program specifically for grandparents to help send their grandchildren to college.

Bright Start Celebrates One Year Anniversary (2001, April 4)
News release - Illinois State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Bright Start college savings program with passage in the Illinois Senate of a bill that will allow for a tax deduction of monies contributed to a Bright Start account.

Bright Start rewards program offers new way to save for college (2008, January 3) [PR2008-01-03]
This press release issued by Office of Illinois State Treasurer: Families enrolled in the Bright Start College Savings Program can now earn money toward their children's college tuition whenever they go shopping with the new Bright Start Futuretrust MasterCard, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias announced.

Bright Start Withdrawal Form [FOR 5937]
Withdrawal form for Bright Start College Savings Program

Comparison of Selected College Savings Vehicles {periodical start}
Bright Start is a Section 529 College Savings Program created to help you save for college.The Program offers special tax advantages, flexibility and professional management. Earnings and qualified withdrawals are free from federal income taxes. If you are an Illinois resident, you will receive additional state tax benefits, including the ability to deduct your contributions from your Illinois state taxable income. This is a series of charts comparing different methods of saving money for college.

Comparison of Selected College Savings Vehicles (2004, March)
Bright Start is a Section 529 College Savings Program created to help you save for college.The Program offers special tax advantages, flexibility and professional management. Earnings and qualified withdrawals are free from federal income taxes. If you are an Illinois resident, you will receive additional state tax benefits, including the ability to deduct your contributions from your Illinois state taxable income.

Comparison of Selected College Savings Vehicles (2005, December)
Bright Start is a Section 529 College Savings Program created to help you save for college.The Program offers special tax advantages, flexibility and professional management. Earnings and qualified withdrawals are free from federal income taxes. If you are an Illinois resident, you will receive additional state tax benefits, including the ability to deduct your contributions from your Illinois state taxable income.

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