Groundhog's Day at Woodstock Square

Around Town: Early spring or 6 more weeks of winter? Woodstock Willie makes his pick on Groundhog Day
Christine Flores visits northwest suburban Woodstock on Sunday to check out Woodstock Groundhog Days 2025 for the WGN Weekend Morning News Weekend Break. Woodstock became synonymous with Groundhog Day after the 1993 Bill Murray classic "Groundhog Day" was largely filmed there.
Woodstock Willie makes his Groundhog Day prediction
Woodstock Willie officially made his prediction on this Groundhog Day. He did not see his shadow, which means an early spring is ahead. What we know Willie's prognostication didn't align with his furry colleagues over in Pennsylvania.
Woodstock Willie didn't see his shadow, predicts early spring
The annual event took place at the site of the iconic movie Groundhog Day, which starred Bill Murray. Last year, Willie also predicted an early spring. Willie's prediction is opposite Punxsutawney Phil, who predicted six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow at Gobbler's Knob.
Weekend Break: Groundhog's Day at Woodstock Square
Hundreds flocked to Woodstock Square to hear Woodstock Willie's prediction and learn if there will be an early spring or winter for the next six weeks on Sunday. WGN's Christine Flores reports on the story.
Woodstock Willie makes his prediction on when spring will arrive
Woodstock Willie says you won’t have to hold onto your hats and gloves for much longer because spring is just around the corner. Meanwhile, Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania predicted the opposite.
Woodstock Willie did not see his shadow, predicts early spring on Groundhog Day
According to his "prognostication," Woodstock Willie did not see his shadow, meaning we will have an early spring, folklore goes. Last year, Willie also predicted an early spring. The city of Woodstock is also hosting a series of Groundhog Day events for the family, including a showing of the 1993 movie that made it famous.
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