For the first time in over a decade, Chicago’ s public school teachers have a new contract without a strike or threat of a walkout.

CHICAGO - First, the good news: Chicago Public Schools has reached an initial deal with a union it's been sparring with for weeks. We miss our students," Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey said. On Monday, members joined the Chicago Teachers Union's strike. "When I hear that there's a deal on the table and we cannot say yes, I ask a question: Do you say yes to injustice? Where both sides agree -- and where they don'tThe teachers union president said he and city officials -- including Mayor Lori Lightfoot -- have actually found some common ground.