Every year on February 2nd, Americans turn their attention to a small, burrowing mammal to predict the weather. Groundhog Day is a fun and playful tradition that has fascinating ties to Illinois!
In 1993, the film "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray, was filmed in Woodstock, Illinois. Since then, the town has embraced its connection to the film, turning it into an annual celebration that draws visitors from near and far.
The 1993 hit movie ‘Groundhog Day’ starred Bill Murray and was one of the most successful films of its era, grossing nearly $71 million worldwide. The movie plot centered around a small Pennsylvania town’s Groundhog Day celebration; however, the movie was filmed in northern Illinois in the McHenry County city of Woodstock. The romance/comedy was rated PG and has a lofty score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
