Eighty students from kindergarten through sixth grade, a dozen volunteers and Mayor William F. Murphy shared a traditional Thanksgiving meal Thursday at the Woodridge Community Resource Center. Turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes, corn, cornbread and apple pie all were on the menu. Volunteers for the Community Resource Center enjoyed the meal, but helped serve and run the event as well. Community Resource Center Director Teri Vasile said this is the ninth year the center has held its annual Thanksgiving event. "We wanted to give (the students) a picture of what Thanksgiving looks like with a…

What are you thankful for this holiday season? Preschoolers from Learning is Fun in Woodridge share their thoughts. Name: Ethan E Age: 4 I'm thankful: to be able to give to others.   Name: Maggie Age: 5 I'm thankful: to have Auntie B as her teacher.   Name: Jordan Age: 3 I'm thankful for:  my Care Bear movies I can watch with her family (I have three).   Name: Mia Age: 5 I'm thankful for: hugs and kisses.    Name:  Patrick Age: 4 I'm thankful for: a clean basement.   Name: Rylee Age: 6 I'm thankful for: the ocean and all the fish and animals in the ocean.