CPS Strike: Watch Lori Lightfoot discuss the Chicago teachers strike

The mayor addressed the media Sunday night ahead of another day of canceled classes.

By Sun-Times staff

Mayor Lori Lightfoot talks to reporters at City Hall.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is addressing reporters Sunday night as Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers still do not have a deal to end the strike.

The strike, which continues Monday, has resulted in eight days of canceled classes, surpassing the 2012 strike.

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Watch Lori Lightfoot, CPS CEO discuss the strike by Chicago teachers, support staff

The mayor addressed the media Sunday night ahead of another day of canceled classes.