Unfortunately one of the more inefficient elements of the Illinois primary and secondary education system survived cuts and will remain in place–Blagojevich failed to eliminate the Regional Superintendents this year.
In most states the jobs such as building inspections and teacher certification are done by a statewide body. Illinois has kept them around as vestiges of the past when travel was difficult and the large number of districts required more local support. Of course, Illinois hasn’t forced enough consolidation either.
Blagojevich’s review of the state educational system may take a look at that however. Currently there are 900 districts in Illinois which is far more than there should be.