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We hear what you had to say about Chicago teachers on strike when we read some of our viewer mail.

Springfield passed ambitious education reform last year, intending to transform the system and make it harder for unions to strike. One year later, what’s changed? How did Chicago end up with a historic strike on its hands? We investigate the state of reform on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm. Read the full school code amendment of Senate Bill 0007 in the PDF below.
Chicago Tonight spoke with parents and teachers of Chicago Public Schools students to get their reaction to the strike. Read what they had to say.

After months of negotiations, the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have failed to come to an agreement. We have the latest reports from Elizabeth Brackett on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.

After an ugly start, Matt Forte and the Bears deliver fireworks on offense. Former Bear James "Big Cat" Williams joins us with his take on the season opener.

What were Chicago Public Schools students doing today while their teachers took to the picket lines? Paris Schutz has the story.

Carol Marin and her guests discuss what led to the breakdown in talks between CPS and CTU, and what's next for Chicago teachers and students.