Groundhog Day Chicago — ‘Woodstock Willie’ does not see his shadow, heralding an early spring The beloved critter, who makes his home in the northwest suburb where the classic Bill Murray ...

Woodstock Willie looks out over the crowd Thursday during the annual Groundhog Day Prognostication on the Woodstock Square after making his prognostication of six more weeks of winter.

Woodstock Willie sees his shadow predicting 6 more weeks of winter 02:32. CHICAGO (CBS)-- Woodstock Willie saw his shadow Thursday morning, predicting six more weeks of winter.

Woodstock Willie, is held by handler Mark Szafran while Danny Rubin, right, proclaims six more weeks of winter after the groundhog saw his shadow on the morning of Feb. 2, 2023, during the ...

Woodstock Willie predicted an early spring Sunday morning, prompting cheers from thousands who gathered in the Woodstock Square before dawn to see what the furry prognosticator of seasons had to ...

In Illinois, Woodstock Willie resides with his handler and makes only one appearance per year aside from some press appearances in the blitz leading up to Groundhog Day, according to Bellairs.

UPDATE: At 7:07 a.m., Woodstock Willie 'definitely' did not see his shadow, meaning that an early spring is on the way! It was a similar story in Punxsutawney, where Phil also did not see his shadow!

In front of thousands at Woodstock Square, Feb., 2, 2024, groundhog Woodstock Willie is said to have not seen his shadow, predicting an early spring for the area. The annual celebration and ceremon… ...

Woodstock Willie made his famed appearance for the 30th time, just after 7 a.m. Sunday, in front of hundreds of people, to declare an early spring! ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7.

WOODSTOCK Ill. (WLS) -- It's Groundhog Day and that means Woodstock Willie gave his annual prediction on the weather. Willie did not see his shadow, which means it will be an early spring.