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New themed nights coming to Six Flags Great America, bringing live music, new food
Deemed the "ultimate summer celebration" by the Gurnee park, "Great American Nights" is running from Friday through Sunday, ...
Six Flags plans to close this 49-year-old California park in 2027. Is the Illinois one next?
A Six Flags executive said the company likely will not renew the lease on California's Great America in Santa Clara.
Six Flags Great America: What you need to know about the Gurnee amusement park’s roller coasters, thrill rides
The attached video is Marcus Leshock of the WGN Morning News’ debut ride on Wrath of Rakshasa, the newest roller coaster at ...
Argument sparks shooting in Six Flags Great America parking lot
No "known victims" were found after the 8:20 p.m. Monday incident and there was no threat to the public, according to Gurnee ...
Major U.S. tourist attraction reinstates strict policy
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, announced the return of its chaperone policy starting Thursday, July 17. Guests ...
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Six Flags bans unaccompanied minors from Chicagoland parks starting July 17
Six Flags Great America and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago will bar unaccompanied minors from their parks beginning July 17th, 2025, in response to a shooting in the parking lot of the theme ...