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'Just The Beginning:' District 58 Breaks Ground At Herrick, O'Neill
In late April, District 58 officials held a groundbreaking ceremony to herald the start of work expanding the two middle schools.
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In late April, District 58 officials held a groundbreaking ceremony to herald the start of work expanding the two middle schools.
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