Chicago teachers strike, turn down 16% raise while the nations economy languishes; photo says it all!

U.S. Department of Education: 79% of Chicago 8th Graders Not Proficient in Reading

Picture worth a thousand words: SAVE OUR? TEACHER

CHICAGO TEACHERS WALK OUT...

Turn Down 16% Pay Raise...

Have Highest Average Salary In Nation...

Average $76,000 per year before benefits...

SCHOOLS OPEN -- BUT JUST TO SERVE FREE MEALS...

400,000 STUDENTS UNLEASHED...

Cops Pour Onto Streets'...