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Woodstock celebrates 30 years of 'Groundhog Day' film with familiar festival
Jan 26, 2023 6:00 AM - "Groundhog Day" hit the big screen 30 years ago this year, a year after the iconic comedy was filmed in Woodstock. In keeping with the movie's plot, the city hopes this year's festival looks similar to previous ones.
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As 'Groundhog Day' movie marks its 30th year, Woodstock revels in the rewind
Jan 25, 2023 11:12 AM - Sure, Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell were the stars. But around these parts, everyone knows it was Punxsutawney's picturesque stand-in that stole the show. And, as townspeople here prepare once again to relive their early February appointment with a weather-predicting marmot, organizers of Woodstock Groundhog Days are pulling out all of the stops. -
Things to do Jan. 27-Feb. 2: Groundhog Day and Lunar New Year events and more
Jan 24, 2023 11:47 AM - If this cold, gray weather has you wondering when spring will come, Woodstock will be celebrating Groundhog Day with Woodstock Willie's annual prognostication and a variety of related events Feb. 1-2. -
Animals are Winterfest's main attraction
Jan 21, 2023 7:39 PM - In the absence of ice and snow, animals -- including owls, huskies and ponies -- were the main attraction at Salt Creek Park District's Winterfest in Palatine Saturday. -
Long Grove Cocoa Crawl returns with hot drinks, treats
Jan 20, 2023 3:32 PM - Historic downtown Long Grove will celebrate the winter season and its vibrant retail scene during the annual Cocoa Crawl from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. -
Things to do Jan. 20-26: Winterfests, Lunar New Year events and more
Jan 17, 2023 8:33 AM - There's lots to explore this weekend, including Lunar New Year events, Winterfests, the Greater Chicago RV Show and more. -
Fourth annual Winter Mini Fringe returns to Elgin Public House Jan. 21
Jan 16, 2023 4:41 PM - The Elgin Fringe Festival, held in downtown Elgin every September, is bringing back their Winter Mini Fringe on Saturday, Jan. 21, to Pub 217 at Elgin Public House. -
Curling, ice skating and Disney characters add to Frozen Fest fun in Glen Ellyn
Jan 15, 2023 9:07 AM - Children and their parents got a chance to enjoy the outdoors with curling and skating on synthetic ice along with characters from the Disney movie "Frozen" during Frozen Fest Saturday in Glen Ellyn. -
Things to do Jan. 13-19: Day of Service events honor MLK
Jan 10, 2023 9:53 AM - From celebrations to prayer breakfasts to Day of Service options, there are many ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr. over the next week. -
Frosty Fest gives people chance to enjoy outdoors in winter
Jan 8, 2023 8:03 AM - Fireside s'mores, ice-block stacking and a life-size snow globe were among the activities featured during Frosty Fest Saturday at Viking Park in Gurnee.
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