(CHICAGO) – Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) and the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) will release the 2008 Illinois Piglet Book, the definitive guide for reducing waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the state government, on April 9. The 2008 Illinois Piglet Book combines elements of two perennial CAGW publications, the Congressional Pig Book and Prime Cuts, with the Illinois Policy Institute’s knowledge of the state budget. The report exposes areas in the state budget where wasteful spending can be eliminated, providing a valuable resource to legislators and taxpayers.

CHICAGO PRESS CONFERENCE

WHO:             Illinois Policy Institute and Citizens Against Government Waste

WHAT:          Release of 2008 Illinois Piglet Book 

WHERE:       James R. Thompson Center, 15^th Floor, Chicago

WHEN:          Wednesday, April 9^th at 10:30 a.m.

SPRINGFIELD PRESS CONFERENCE

WHO:             Illinois Policy Institute and Citizens Against Government Waste

WHAT:          Release of 2008 Illinois Piglet Book

WHERE:       State Capitol Blue Room, Springfield

WHEN:          Wednesday, April 9^th at 1:00 p.m.

Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government. The Illinois Policy Institute is a nonpartisan research and education organization dedicated to making Illinois a beacon for liberty and prosperity for all citizens.