Woodstock Willie appears on ABC7, will issue his weather verdict during annual celebration

CHICAGO (WLS) -- We will soon find out if winter is sticking around for six more weeks.

Monday is Groundhog Day, and in Woodstock, it's kind of a big deal. That's where the 1993 movie Groundhog Day was filmed. Each year, the city hosts a series of events, known as Woodstock Groundhog Days.

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This year's extravaganza runs Jan. 29 through Feb. 2. Chairman of Woodstock Groundhog Days Rick Bellairs, joined ABC7, along with Woodstock Willie, to talk about some of the many activities.

You can find a list of scheduled events for Woodstock Groundhog Days here.