According to the Peoria Journal Star today on page B6, the President of Western Illinois University was just given a new contract for three years retroactive to July 1, 2005 at a salary of $232,875 per year.  How much did the editorial by the Star staff say Congressman receive per year?  Oh yes, $165,200.  The President of Western Illinois University receives $67,675 more per year than a Congressman.


How many students are on his campus?  How many employees does he have?  How many of his decisions have ramifications for every single person in the nation?  I wonder if the editorial staff will have an editorial decrying how much he makes each year.  Don’t hold your breath.