This document presents fiscal year 2000 budgetary recommendations for the public colleges and universities of the state of Illinois. Specific recommendations are organized as, first, those concerned with institutional support, and second, six broad goals for the first decade of the 21st century: (1) sustaining economic growth; (2) improving education at all levels; (3) assuring affordability; (4) improving access and attainment; (5) enhancing student learning and the quality of academic programs; and (6) increasing cost efficiency and productivity. Also noted are special initiatives concerning the University Center of Lake County, the Illinois Century network, education of information technology professionals, salary competitiveness, and facility improvement. Following the overview section, a section on operations and grants presents specific fiscal recommendations for public universities, community colleges, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, grant programs, and agencies. The following section details proposed capital improvements at the University Center of Lake County, public universities, and Illinois community colleges. An appendix provides tables of related higher education data. (DB)