Woodstock Willie predicts early spring

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.
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.
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 ...
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.