Illuminated Keyboard - Keyboard Backlighting - MacBook Pro

Did something change in the way OS X handles the illuminated keyboard functions in Snow Leopard?
After upgrading from Leopard I am no longer able to turn the keyboard backlighting on. I asked my coworker to test this out on his MacBook and he had the same results.
I've checked settings for Energy Saver and Keyboard but can't seem to figure it out. Has anyone else noticed the same thing? I'm sure I'm missing something but I can't seem to figure it out.

i say a bug! -- it's very annoying that i can't change it to what i want whenever i want (sometimes it's dark enough i still want them lighted!)
i thought i was going insane for a little while too...so glad to see other people noticed the change
someone tell them to fix this please! ;o)

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