It might be hard to imagine now, but your children will be heading off to college sooner than you think. The question is - will your savings be ready, too? To help you prepare for the high cost of education, the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, working with Legg Mason, has created the Bright Start College Savings Program. Bright Start is a tax-advantaged Section 529 Plan that helps parents, grandparents, relatives and friends nationwide save for a loved one's college education. So why wait, when you can get started today? After all, the day is coming sooner than you think.