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 […]
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Man left dead after being struck by SUV near entrance to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
A man died after he was struck by an SUV on Washington Street near the entrance to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Monday evening, authorities said. 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 a vehicle crash involving […]
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Wrath of Rakshasa to open May 31 at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
The all-new, record-setting Wrath of Rakshasa roller coaster will open to the public at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee on May 31. With its commanding presence 180 feet above the park, Wrath of Rakshasa ushers in a new record for the dive roller coaster, Six Flags officials said. Located in the County Fair area […]
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Six Flags Great America in Gurnee officially opens for start of 2025 season on Friday
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee has officially opened Friday for the 2025 season as a new record-breaking dive coaster is undergoing testing and set to open soon. “Get ready, coaster season is almost here! Our team is excited to welcome you back to #SixFlagsGreatAmerica this FRIDAY,” Six Flags said on social media this week. […]
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American Eagle at Six Flags in Gurnee to receive landmark status as roller coaster
The American Eagle ride at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will be recognized as a landmark roller coaster, joining 50 other coasters worldwide. The American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) said Friday that they were “thrilled” to announce that two classic coasters would be recognized as ACE Roller Coaster Landmarks in 2025. The designation is reserved […]
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Construction milestone reached on new dive coaster featuring world’s steepest drop at Six Flags in Gurnee
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee said a construction milestone was reached this week on the park’s newest dive coaster that will feature the world’s steepest drop. A spokesperson for Six Flags said construction crews placed the final piece of track connecting the lift hill to the drop on the new coaster “Wrath of Rakshasa.” […]
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Six Flags announces it will invest $1 billion in its amusement parks, including Great America in Gurnee
Six Flags has announced it will invest more than $1 billion in its dozens of amusement parks over the next two years, including at Great America in Gurnee. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation said it will invest $1 billion over the next two years to enhance the guest experience at its 42 parks. The investments, which […]
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Six Flags says ‘no plans’ to close any parks after report that company could close parks following merger
Six Flags says they have no plans to close any of its amusement parks following a report that said the company could close parks following its merger with Cedar Fair. WGN News published a story last week that said Six Flags Entertainment Corporation will consider closing some parks. The news report cited Six Flags’ 2024 […]
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Man allegedly caught secretly taking video, photos underneath clothing of children at Six Flags in Gurnee
Prosecutors say a man secretly recorded underneath the clothing of female children at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee but was caught by a bystander who reported it. D’Andre Pope, 28, of Waukegan, was charged with two counts of child pornography, two counts of recording video underneath clothing of a child and one count of […]