The layoffs announced Monday by Chicago Public Schools — 62 workers, 17 of them teachers — were far milder than feared earlier in the school year, but the district's plan to end its longstanding practice of picking up pension costs for teachers led to a fresh strike threat from the Chicago Teachers Union. (chicagotribune.com)
His early jaunts were unsuccessful but as he settled in he became more dangerous, providing a second striking threat in support of Firmino, while also being an option for a pass through or over the Tranmere back - line as he looked to get in behind them. (kopleft.com)