to illinois governor. what is being said? >> reporter: the white house is walking a fine line offering support to illinois officials but showing a bit of deference to the chicago teachers union as they continue to say they are the most pro-union administration in a long, long time. on friday, deputy press secretary told reporters that yes the white house was in touch with illinois governor. that was after the media was told he had came to the white house, asked them for more testing capability. now, she told reporters that the white house had conveyed to light foot privately what they have been saying publicly for a while which is the president wants to see kids in school and they feel that the administration and the federal government has provided and has the tools to keep kids safe in