Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Chicago plans to cancel classes at all public schools this week after the city's teachers union and the school district failed to come to an agreement Wednesday on a new contract.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said some 299,000 children will not be in school Thursday because of the anticipated walkout. The Chicago Teachers Union decided to move forward with the strike late Wednesday, affecting about 32,500 teachers and support staff.