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Lightfoot Asks CTU to End Strike Before Deal is Finalized

Brandis Friedman has the latest from the mayor and Chicago Public Schools.

Aired 10/21/2019 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Lightfoot Asks CTU to End Strike Before Deal is Finalized

Clip: 10/21/2019 | 3m 55sVideo has Closed Captions

Brandis Friedman has the latest from the mayor and Chicago Public Schools.

A weekend of bargaining and still no deal between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Board of Education on a new contract. Brandis Friedman has the latest from the mayor and Chicago Public Schools.

Aired 10/21/2019 | Rating NR

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