Woodstock Willie predicts early spring

Woodstock Willie didn't see his shadow, predicts early spring
Woodstock Willie has once again predicted an early spring Sunday morning during the 2025 Groundhog Day celebration in northwest suburban Woodstock. A large crowd gathered to see if they would need to hold onto their coats for a few more weeks or start getting together their spring clothes.
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.
‘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 his Groundhog Day prediction
Woodstock Willie officially made his prediction on this Groundhog Day. Ye shocked at the Grammys red carpet Sunday alongside wife and model Bianca Censori.
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.
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Groundhog Day 2025: Woodstock Willie does not see his shadow, predicts early spring
"When he comes out of his burrow in the morning, there's a big cheer. It's just so much fun," said Woodstock Groundhog Days Chairman Rick Bellairs. Bellairs says the positive energy coming from ...
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Weekend Break: Groundhog’s Day at Woodstock Square
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (WGN) — 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.
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.
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.
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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.