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Chicago teacher’s union hopeful for last minute agreement

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    Chicago public school teachers threaten to strike for first time in 25 years

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The merchandise mart -- darkness negotiations close in on nine hours and counting.

Media is being held outside while negotiators.

Remain behind closed doors inside.

Earlier today this CT you gave people a little insight at the strike headquarters at -- city.

-- -- -- -- Ten months so it is already said he spent eight hours yesterday it was very frustrating that -- not been able to offer their contract -- -- members.

Teachers and parents were among some of those picking up picket signs and other strike materials.

Despite the lack of movement in negotiations.

The union remains hopeful for a last minute agreement.

I'm always hopeful about that in there as long as I'm about the possibility -- we've got to strike and that's important work I personally have to get this -- public schools.

I'm not looking forward to.

Monday and having the month -- -- my job my young one just started kindergarten -- -- days ago.

And so did a lot of us think all of us.