By working with federal authorities, the Chicago Police Department will have more access to resources which will help bring criminals to justice

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Chicago, Illinois – State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) is proud to support Mayor Emanuel’s efforts to create a state and federal partnership that will help reduce violence in local communities.

"We need to work together to reduce violence and gun crimes throughout our neighborhoods," stated Senator Delgado. "By working with federal authorities, the Chicago Police Department will have more access to resources which will help bring criminals to justice."

The goal of the National Board Resource Center's goal is to ensure that every student has great teachers.

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator William Delgado (D–Chicago) is congratulating teachers throughout the 2nd Legislative District who have achieved their National Board Certification. This honor is accomplished through a rigorous, performance-based assessment which takes them one-three years to complete.

"The goal of the National Board Resource Center's goal is to ensure that every student has great teachers," stated Senator Delgado.

These measures contain tax relief for both working families and small businesses

SPRINGFIELD, IL– State Senator William Delgado (D–Chicago) voted with his colleagues today on two measures that will provide tax relief to middle class families while also providing incentives to keep businesses in Illinois. 

"I support this package because it will ensure that every Illinois resident who works and files a tax return will see tax relief," stated Senator Delgado, a member of the Senate Appropriations I Committee.  "In this legislation, the Earned Income Tax Credit will go to seven and a half percent in 2012, it had not been increased since it was created in 2000.  In addition, Illinois’ standard personal exemption, which has not been increased since 2001, will be raised in 2012 and from now on be tied to the Consumer Price Index to ensure it keeps up with inflation." 

This measure contains tax relief for families and small businesses

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator William Delgado (D–Chicago) voted with his colleagues this week on House Bill 1883, a measure that would have provided tax relief to middle class families while also aiding small businesses.  The legislation included an increase in the earned income tax credit (EITC) as well as an increase in the standard individual exemption. 

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator William Delgado (D–Chicago) voted with his colleagues on a bi-partisan measure to ensure that mental health services are not cut throughout the State

"This supplemental appropriations measure will ensure that not only will mental health grants continue to be funded, but violence prevention services are not cut either," stated Senator Delgado, Chairman of the Senate Public Health Committee. "I have always fought to ensure that Illinois funds mental health services, and by voting for this bill I am continuing my dedication to fighting for those who need these services."

SPRINGFIELD, IL—A measure sponsored by Illinois State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) has been signed into law that will ensure proper warnings are placed on products that contain lead to aid parents in preventing lead poisoning in their children.

"I want to ensure that anyone buying products in Illinois is aware if there is any component of that item containing lead," stated Senator Delgado, Chairman of the Senate Public Health Committee. "Even if the product is not intended for a child, if it contains lead the buyer should know that it can be dangerous to young children."