Governor Pat Quinn Directs State Education Chief to Help Reach Resolution in Waukegan Local Teachers' Strike

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today directed Illinois State Board of Education Chairman Gery Chico to work with Waukegan School District 60 to reach a resolution in their ongoing negotiations. The Governor issued the below statement:

"Students in Waukegan need to get back to school and we need both sides to work together to get it done now.

"I have directed Illinois State Board of Education Chairman Gery Chico to meet with school board officials and teachers' leadership immediately to work towards a swift resolution.

"Children in Waukegan cannot afford to miss another day of school. Both parties must put their differences aside, return to the bargaining table and negotiate an agreement that puts children back in the classroom as soon as possible."