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Center Cass School District 66 runners support 6th grader Heather Prim, center, as she finishes the 5K cross country race at Ide's Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022. The school district has slashed all of its extra-curricular activities, including cross country, due to budget cuts.
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Center Cass School District 66 runners support 6th grader Heather Prim, center, as she finishes the 5K cross country race at Ide’s Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022. The school district has slashed all of its extra-curricular activities, including cross country, due to budget cuts.

Despite budget cuts, cross country team runs 5K race

By | csweda@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune
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Center Cass School District 66 runners support 6th grader Heather Prim, center, as she finishes the 5K cross country race at Ide's Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022. The school district has slashed all of its extra-curricular activities, including cross country, due to budget cuts.
Center Cass School District 66 runners support 6th grader Heather Prim, center, as she finishes the 5K cross country race at Ide’s Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022. The school district has slashed all of its extra-curricular activities, including cross country, due to budget cuts.
Center Cass School District 66 5th through 8th grade runners stand for the National Anthem before their 5K cross country race at Ide's Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022.
Center Cass School District 66 5th through 8th grade runners stand for the National Anthem before their 5K cross country race at Ide’s Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022.
Fifth grader Kahlan Fortier crosses the finish line as Center Cass School District 66 runners participate in a 5K cross country race at Ide's Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022.
Fifth grader Kahlan Fortier crosses the finish line as Center Cass School District 66 runners participate in a 5K cross country race at Ide’s Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022.
A crowd cheers on the runners of the 5K cross country race at Ide's Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022.
A crowd cheers on the runners of the 5K cross country race at Ide’s Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022.
Sixth grader Heather Prim, center, receives a high-five after finishing a 5K cross country race at Ide's Grove West Park in Woodridge.
Sixth grader Heather Prim, center, receives a high-five after finishing a 5K cross country race at Ide’s Grove West Park in Woodridge.
Center Cass School District 66 Superintendent Andrew Wise, right, offers up water to runners during a 5K race for at Ide's Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022.
Center Cass School District 66 Superintendent Andrew Wise, right, offers up water to runners during a 5K race for at Ide’s Grove West Park in Woodridge on Sept. 23, 2022.
Angie Dimitriou hugs her son Anthony after the 7th grader finished the 5K cross country race on Sept. 23, 2022. Dimitriou had two other children, 7th grader Kayla and 8th grader Andrew, who participated in the race.
Angie Dimitriou hugs her son Anthony after the 7th grader finished the 5K cross country race on Sept. 23, 2022. Dimitriou had two other children, 7th grader Kayla and 8th grader Andrew, who participated in the race.
Parent and runner Robin Oberle, left, helps organize the 5K race at Ide's Grove West Park in Woodridge.
Parent and runner Robin Oberle, left, helps organize the 5K race at Ide’s Grove West Park in Woodridge.

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