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Jonathan Sweeney, an elementary school physical education teacher, holds a Chicago flag during a rally of Chicago public school teachers in downtown Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

School nurse Denise Racky during a rally of Chicago public school teachers outside of the Chicago Board of Education in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Racky stated "We want a nurse in every school." She currently works at five schools. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

John Thuet, a high school history teacher, holds his son Henry, 5, who is a CPS Kindergarden student, during a rally of Chicago public school teachers in downtown Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Teachers and supporters including Jason Antesberger, a middle school math teacher, rally outside of the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 13, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Cynthia Smith, a CPS teacher, rallies outside of the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 13, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Teachers and supporters march at the intersection of E. Congress Pkwy. and S. Michigan Ave. in downtown Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 13, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Teachers and supporters including Lane Tech junior, Victor Loda, 16, gather in Grant Park near E. Congress Pkwy. and S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 13, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Jack Licata, 21, a Northwestern student in support of the teachers, marches at Stephen Gale Community Academy in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, September 14, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Schurz High School seniors Hoaian Nguyen, 17, and Gesenia Viviescas, 16, play music during a rally in Logan Square in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, September 14, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis speaks at a teachers rally at Union Park in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 15, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Teachers Union member Juan Cardona, an elementary school bi-lingual teacher, gives a thumbs up after a meeting of delegates ended the strike, at Operating Engineers Hall, 2260 Grove Street, in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis speaks after a meeting of delegates ended the strike, at Operating Engineers Hall, 2260 Grove Street, in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Joe Dilallo at his home in Westchester, Ill., on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Dilallo recently closed on the home. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chef Scott Walton with freshly prepared sausages at Markethouse in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 13, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

An American Airlines flight lands at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

American Airlines pilots including First Officer Tim Hanley picket at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, September 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Devron Enarson walks her dog Hazelnut during a cloudy afternoon at the lakefront near Lawrence Ave. in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, September 21, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Erick Alanzo feeds seagulls during a cloudy afternoon at the lakefront near Montrose Harbor in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, September 21, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Henry 3X, left, pats down attendees before the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Security for Saturday's event was provided by the Nation of Islam. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bull Taj Gibson works with his team during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Jaleel Muhammad, 20, (black jersey) defects a shot from Deion Irvin, 17, (red jersey) during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bull's Derrick Rose works with his team during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Father Michael Pfleger takes a photo with members of the Luvabulls during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Jaquan Holiday, 16, makes a basket during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

The Orlando Magic's Quentin Richardson, left, jokes around with the Chicago Bull's Derrick Rose during the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Bull Joakim Noah greets fans after the Peace Basketball Tournament at St. Sabina gymnasium in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, September 22, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Mason Johnson, of Chicago, Ill., reels in a catch while fishing in Humboldt Park in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 23, 2012. The fish was spared and tossed back in. Johnson stated "When I'm not doing anything, I'm doing this. It keeps me busy."  | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Chicago Fire Department personnel respond to a reported person missing in the water at North Avenue Beach in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, September 23, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media