Groundhog's Day at Woodstock Square

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 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.
‘We believe in magic’: Woodstock Willie gives hope for an early spring
Woodstock Willie predicted an early spring in Woodstock Square, prompting cheers from the thousands who gathered predawn Sunday morning to see what the furry prognosticator of seasons had to say on
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.
Punxsutawney Phil, Woodstock Willie issue their seasonal predictions for Groundhog Day
Sunday morning marked Groundhog Day, with Punxsutawney Phil and numerous other groundhogs across the country, including Woodstock Willie, making their prediction on whether we will see an early spring or six more weeks of winter.
Move over, Punxsutawney Phil: Woodstock Willie brings Groundhog Day spirit to Illinois
Western Pennsylvania has its beloved Punxsutawney Phil, but in Illinois, there’s a lesser-known contender for the groundhog throne: Woodstock Willie. Home of the popular “Groundhog Day” movie starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell,
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.
Did Woodstock Willie see his shadow or not on Groundhog Day?
Find out if Woodstock Willie predicted an early spring or another six weeks or winter at Woodstock Groundhog Days 2025.
Woodstock Willie didn't see his shadow, predicts early spring
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