Downed trees, power outages and icy roads pose problems in suburban Chicago
More than 86,000 ComEd customers remained without power Thursday morning after an icy storm knocked down trees and power lines throughout the Chicago area.
Woodstock Willie makes his Groundhog Day prediction
Local favorite Woodstock Willie gets in on the action making his Groundhog Day prediction on the fate of this winter.
Illinois man sets world record for wearing most lanyards around his neck
Sonny Molina set a record for wearing the most lanyards on his neck – 509 of them.
Deputies find woman lying on Route 60, seriously injured in Round Lake crash
A Volo woman is in the hospital with life threatening injuries from a car crash on Route 60.
First confirmed case of monkeypox in McHenry County reported, health officials say
The first confirmed case of monkeypox in McHenry County was reported Friday, according to McHenry County public health officials.
Local man works to bring a zoo to Woodstock
For years, zoologist Corey Hancock has been bringing the "zoo to you." Now, he's starting a new project and needs your help getting it off the ground.
Health team wants to talk with people who felt sick after eating at Crystal Lake Montessori School
The McHenry County Health Department said that anyone who ate food at a Crystal Lake Montessori classroom event, or at a school-sponsored event, should fill out a confidential survey. The information is requested whether you felt ill, or felt fine.
'Woodstock Willie' did not see his shadow — here's what that means
The event Wednesday morning was the 30th since the infamous movie "Groundhog Day," starring Evanston actor Bill Murray.
'Woodstock Willie' did not see his shadow!
“Woodstock Willie” had his moment of fame Wednesday morning.
Woodstock Willie emerges on Groundhog Day, predicts early spring
Rick Bellairs, Woodstock Groundhog Day Chair, talks about Woodstock Willie and the Illinois town's grand traditions on Groundhog Day.
Suburban nurse charged with tampering with morphine prescribed to patients
A Chicago-area nurse was charged Thursday with tampering with the medications of two patients, according to a new federal indictment.
One student arrested in Woodstock school threat investigation: Police
A Woodstock high school student was arrested during an investigation of a social media threat to Woodstock North High School, police said.
Illinois police warn parents against popular back-to-school photo trend
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
Color-blind suburban Chicago men get new glasses so they can see colors for the first time
"Wow!" said Roger after trying on the glasses, while looking at a rainbow of balloons. "Life will be better. Or at least I'll know what we're talking about when they say, 'Look at that.'"
Woodstock first responder running 70+ miles to bring attention to firefighter suicide issue
A Woodstock first responder and veteran is running for firefighters who can't.
Mayor of Woodstock announces retirement after 16 years
Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager is dropping the mic and riding off onto the sunset. Sager is the longest serving mayor and elected official in Woodstock joined Good Day Chicago to talk about his 16-year tenure.
Woodstock says goodbye to mayor and longtime groundhog whisperer
Woodstock is saying farewell to a legend.
Woodstock says goodbye to mayor and longtime groundhog whisperer
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Woodstock Willie calls for early spring
The country’s most famous groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter out in Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning but the one in the Illinois community where Bill Murray made the rodent a movie star didn’t see it that way.
'Groundhog Day' actor reflects on the film 30 years later
Stephen Toblowsky, who played Ned Ryerson in the "Groundhog Day" movie, talks about the film and the holiday.