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Chicago Teachers on Strike

Chicago Tonight | September 10, 2012 3:30 pm

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.

Read live tweets from @ebrackett during the day for the latest CPS/CTU news. Watch teachers walk the picket line and march around City Hall in the following web extra videos.

What are your thoughts about the Chicago teachers' strike? Post your comments below or sound off on our discussion board!

Related links:

Chicago Tonight story on CPS Parents React to Strike
Chicago Tonight story on Attempts at Education Reform in Illinois
CPS Press Release: CPS Offers Fair and Reasonable Deal to CTU to Avoid a Strike
CTU Press Release: CPS Fails To Negotiate Fair Contract To Prevent First Strike In 25 Years
Chicago Tribune article on CPS strike updates: 'What am I supposed to do with my kid?'
Chicago Tribune article on Mayor: 'This is avoidable because this is a strike of choice'
Chicago Sun-Times article on Strike talk: the key players in the negotiations between CPS, teachers union
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