Andrean High School prepares for first day of school after being damaged by tornado
While the high school isn't completely done, the principal says he expects the school to look completely different by the end of the school year.
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While the high school isn't completely done, the principal says he expects the school to look completely different by the end of the school year.
Students will head back to Andrean High School on Thursday, Aug. 13, but on Monday, staff and teachers were getting their classrooms ready after the tornado destroyed the high school and the surrounding community.
Six years ago, on Aug. 10, 2020, a massive derecho left a trail of damage from its 100 mph winds in the Chicago area.
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