A new policy has been implemented requiring children under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult at all times at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee to maintain a “safe” environment. A chaperone policy was quietly put into place last month at Six Flags Great America, as well as Hurricane Harbor Chicago. […]
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Pre-K pass returns when Six Flags Great America opens for business
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee announced that some of its youngest customers will have the opportunity to visit the park an unlimited number of times for free this year when it officially opens for business on Saturday. Six Flags in Gurnee announced that the Pre-K Pass is back for 2026 at Great America and […]
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Six Flags Great America in Gurnee announces park will officially open for 2026 season later this month
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee announced its official opening date, set for later this month, for the start of the 2026 season as the theme park celebrates its 50th anniversary. Six Flags Great America said Thursday morning that it will officially open for the 2026 season on April 25. Park officials say it marks […]
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Lawsuit says woman required surgery after fall from Superman ride at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Six Flags Great America in Gurnee alleging that she was left injured after falling off the Superman ride following a malfunction. Chicago-based law firm Trauma Lawyers filed a lawsuit in Lake County Circuit Court late last month against Great America, which does business as Six Flags Great America. […]
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Convicted felon accused of opening fire on occupied car at Six Flags in Gurnee after victim looked at him weirdly
Prosecutors say a convicted felon nicknamed “Savage” opened fire on an occupied car in the parking lot of Six Flags in Gurnee after a victim, who was not even in that car, looked at him weirdly. The Gurnee Police Department responded around 8:20 p.m. on July 7 to Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America […]
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Popular roller coaster to reopen at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee after being closed for renovations
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee has announced that one of its most popular roller coasters will reopen later this week after undergoing renovation. Park officials announced Tuesday that the Raging Bull ride at Six Flags Great America will be reopened following a “major refresh.” The ride was temporarily closed on August 18 to undergo […]
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Six Flags Great America in Gurnee announces temporary closure of popular ride, Fright Fest lineup
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee has announced that one of its most popular roller coasters will be temporarily closed as the theme park also announces its Fright Fest lineup. Park officials announced Monday that the Raging Bull ride at Six Flags Great America will be undergoing a “major refresh.” The ride will temporarily close […]
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Chaperone policy for children under the age of 16 goes into effect at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
A new policy requiring children under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee went into effect Thursday to reduce unruly behavior in the park. The theme park announced on Monday that its chaperone policy would be reimplemented later in the week. Under the policy, all […]
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Man arrested after allegedly strangling girlfriend during ‘vicious attack’ at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
Officers arrested a man who allegedly strangled his girlfriend and shoved her to the ground in a “vicious attack” at the crowded Six Flags Great America park in Gurnee. The Gurnee Police Department responded around 9 p.m. last Wednesday to Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway in Gurnee, for a report of a […]