Groundhog's Day at Woodstock Square

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.
How Woodstock, Illinois became the real-life home of Groundhog Day
In a Fox 32 special report, Jake Hamilton takes a look back at what it was like when Groundhog Day was being filmed just outside Chicago.
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's annual Groundhog Days celebration is back
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (WLS) -- From January, 30 through February 2, Woodstock is holding its annual Groundhog Days celebration! The four-day event takes on special meaning for the northwest suburbs because the movie "Groundhog Day" was filmed there.
Stephen Tobolowsky promoting Groundhog Day in Woodstock
Stephen Tobolowsky, who played Ned Ryerson in the hit film Groundhog Day. He will be in Woodstock, IL to promote the day of events and share some stories about his career.
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 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.
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Celebrate Groundhog Day weekend in Illinois where classic Bill Murray movie was filmed
Woodstock, Illinois, home site of filming for the 1993 classic “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell and Stephen Tobolowski, is hosting a Groundhog Days celebration with a ...
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.
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.
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.
Michigan's Woody the Woodchuck's big day is nearly here. What to know on Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day has been observed on Feb. 2. The longstanding tradition calls for groundhogs to tell us if spring is near.