This 4-section report documents the findings of a study for the Illinois Advisory Council to identify the merits as well as the deficiencies in the use of facilities and resources in the State's vocational education programs. Data were obtained through on-site visits to schools and vocational centers in the State, interviews with state and local vocational personnel, school personnel, and students enrolled in programs, and reports submitted by local districts and the State vocational agency. Presented by section are: (1) a summary of the study arranged in question and answer form, (2) an account of the current status of the statewide program with detailed findings produced from on-site visits, (3) a detailed explanation of the findings from analysis of economic and manpower resources and demands in Illinois, and (4) a suggested statewide plan for organizational ad systematic operation of area vocational centers and regional administrative units. (Author/SN)