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Grayslake Dist. 46 makes case in town hall as strike date looms

Teachers union may strike Jan. 16; sides meet again Friday

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Grayslake Elementary District 46 Superintendent Ellen Correll listens to public comments as board members hosted a town-hall meeting Wednesday night to focus on questions from parents and others related to a possible teachers strike.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

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Grayslake Elementary District 46 school board members listen to public comments during a town-hall meeting Wednesday at Grayslake Middle School. The meeting dealt with a possible teachers strike.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

Sarah Watters of Grayslake asks questions during a town-hall meeting at Grayslake Middle School hosted by Grayslake Elementary District 46 Wednesday night. The meeting focused on issues related to a possible teachers strike.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

Grayslake Elementary District 46 board members hosted a town-hall meeting Wednesday at Grayslake Middle School to hear from parents and others related to a possible teachers strike.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

Colleen Wade, a Grayslake resident and mother of two, voices her concerns as Grayslake Elementary District 46 board members hosted a town-hall meeting Wednesday night to focus on questions from parents and others related to a possible teachers strike.

Steve Lundy | Staff Photographer

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Grayslake Elementary District 46 officials hosted a town-hall meeting Wednesday that provided information related to a possible teachers strike Jan. 16. About 60 parents and others attended the session at Grayslake Middle School. It was the second town hall meeting the district hosted that focused on the contract talks. District 46's latest offer is a two-year deal under which teachers would not receive base salary hikes.

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