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 […]
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Six Flags Great America in Gurnee implements chaperone policy for children under the age of 16
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee has implemented a policy requiring children under the age of 16 to be accompanied by an adult starting on Thursday. The theme park announced on Monday that its chaperone policy will be reimplemented later this week. Under the policy, all guests ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by […]
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Police investigating after shooting occurs in parking lot of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
Police are investigating after shots were fired in the parking lot of Six Flags Great America while the amusement park was open Monday evening, officials said. The Gurnee Police Department responded around 8:20 p.m. Monday to Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, for a report of shots fired. Gurnee Police Department Public Information […]
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Coroner releases identity of man fatally struck by SUV while walking near Six Flags in Gurnee
The coroner has released the identity of a 59-year-old man who died after being struck by an SUV while walking on Washington Street near the entrance to Six Flags in Gurnee. The Gurnee Fire Department and Gurnee Police Department responded around 10:08 p.m. Monday to the area of Washington Street and Six Flags Drive for […]
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Police say man was walking on Washington Street when he was fatally struck by SUV near Six Flags in Gurnee
Police say in an update that a pedestrian was walking on Washington Street when he was fatally struck by an SUV near the entrance to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The Gurnee Fire Department and Gurnee Police Department responded around 10:08 p.m. Monday to the area of Washington Street and Six Flags Drive for […]