Classes in Chicago expected to start on time

It looks like classes in Chicago’s public schools will begin on time after the head of the teachers union said she has no plans to file the 10-day strike notice this week.

To prevent classes from starting on Sept. 4, as scheduled, the union would have to file the required notice on Friday or Saturday. Union President Karen Lewis said she doesn’t intend to do that.

Lewis said there’s been no progress in negotiations but that talks are continuing. If talks break down, the union could still call a strike, meaning that classes would be halted after the beginning of the school year.

In a statement, Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard said both sides agree classes should start on time.