Groundhog's Day at Woodstock Square

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.
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.
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
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.
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.
‘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
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 Lovebug Cocktails Ahead of Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is just a few days away, and before the groundhog determines if we’ll have six more weeks for winter or an early Spring, he’s making Lovebug cocktails with us. Chair of Woodstock Groundhog Days,
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How reliable is a groundhog’s weather forecast? Meteorologists say they’ll stick with their predictions.
While Groundhog Day remains a fun tradition, meteorologists rely on data and computer models for more accurate forecasts. This year, the National Weather Service said it's a toss-up whether Illinois ...
Wanda set to make her debut this Sunday for Groundhog Day in Chicago suburb
For decades, Willie has been the go-to weather predictor of early spring in the Chicago suburbs, drawing crowds to his annual appearance. This Sunday, he's got some competition.
Cast members of ‘Groundhog Day' reunite for Harold Ramis celebration at Navy Pier
In Chicago, Groundhog Day doesn’t just come with a spring prediction from Woodstock Willie or Chicago Harry — it also comes with the honoring of a famous movie, over, and over, and over again.