But seriously, an article in the Tribune this morning discusses some contingency plans --

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/n...,6276172.story

"Churches that held city-sponsored day camps over the summer will also be open to children in the event of a strike."

"Principals and assistant principals also would staff 144 schools around the city that would be opened for a half-day."

"The 5,500 members of Service Employees International Union Local 73 who work as custodians, security guards, special education classroom assistants and bus aides intend to report for work Monday if teachers strike"