We are just days away from the Chicago Teachers Union strike deadline. As contract negotiations continue between the city and the union, CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson stopped by The Jam. She offered the latest details into the talks, and the contingency plan the school system has put in place in case teachers walkout.

For information on the district's comprehensive offer, which would raise teacher and support staff salaries by a minimum of 16 percent, please visit cps.edu/ouroffer.

For details on the district's plans to support students in the event of a strike, please visit cps.edu/contingencyplan. There you'll find information on the services that will be available to families, and an FAQ covering a number of relevant items.