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Members of the chicago teachers union picketing across the city including outside cellular field on the south side after teachers and city officials missed last night s deadline to reach a new contract. this is the largest strike our nation has seen all year from any industry in the private or public sector. nearly 26,000 teachers and staff expected to join the picket lines their dispute over pay brings the third largest school in the united states to a halt. keep in mind other cities and towns across the country may face similar sites as officials try to close their own budget gaps. today chicago s police chiefs employ different officers across the safety protest keep an eye on all those kids who are not in class. steve brown is in our chicago newsroom tonight. what are the chances of a quick settlement here, steve. well, shep, based on day one, it looks like there will be several more days to come. at least based on the comments the president of the chicago school board said hopefu ....