Construction on the tallest pendulum ride in the Midwest is underway at Six Flags Great America as the Gurnee theme park is set to reopen for the season later this week. Six Flags unveiled the ride, dubbed “Sky Striker,” in August. “Prepare to achieve new altitudes on Sky Striker, a high-flying, soaring adventure,” the company […]
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Six Flags Great America to permanently close two ‘favorite’ rides before construction begins for future expansion
Two favorite rides at Six Flags Great America will be permanently closed after this weekend as the Gurnee theme park plans for “future expansion,” the company said. Six Flags recently announced the final operation day for Mardi Gras Hangover and Revolution rides is October 29. The park invited guests to enjoy the rides this weekend […]
No injuries after fire damages restaurant at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire that damaged a restaurant in Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Thursday afternoon, fire officials said. The Gurnee Police Department, Gurnee Fire Department and Grayslake Fire Protection District responded around 2:24 p.m. Thursday to Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway in Gurnee, for a report of a structure […]
Man charged in hit-and-run after allegedly driving through crosswalk, injuring pedestrian at Six Flags in Gurnee
Prosecutors say a driver became impatient and drove through a pedestrian crosswalk, striking a woman with his car at Six Flags in Gurnee, seriously injuring her and fleeing the scene. Jason P. Weston, 31, of Aurora, was charged with one count of leaving the scene of a crash with injuries, a Class 4 felony. The […]
Tallest pendulum ride in the Midwest coming to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
Park officials announced that a new pendulum ride, which will be the tallest in the Midwest, is coming to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee next year. Six Flags unveiled the ride, dubbed “Sky Striker,” on Wednesday morning. “Prepare to achieve new altitudes on Sky Striker, a high-flying, soaring adventure,” the company said in its […]
3 arrested after attacking, injuring employee who accidentally bumped into person at Six Flags in Gurnee
Three suspects were arrested after they attacked and injured an employee who accidentally bumped into a ride passenger at Six Flags in Gurnee, police said. The Gurnee Police Department responded around 9:50 p.m. Saturday to Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway in Gurnee, for a battery inside the park. Gurnee Police Department Public […]
Man charged with striking elderly man in the face at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
A Wisconsin man was arrested after he allegedly slapped an elderly man in the face while at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, prosecutors said. Tristan Mahamed, 32, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was charged with aggravated battery of a victim over 60, a Class 2 felony. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Daly said Mahamed was […]
Man allegedly found with loaded gun in baby stroller at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
Police arrested a man who allegedly tried bringing a loaded gun in a baby stroller into Six Flags Great America in Gurnee on Saturday, prosecutors said. The Gurnee Police Department was notified after security reported a person with a gun at the theme park. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Jason Humke said Clishaun Long, 28, […]
6 teens released without charges after being accused of fighting patrons, injuring police officers at Six Flags in Gurnee
Six teenagers have been released without charges after they were arrested for fighting patrons and police at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, resulting in four officers being injured. The Gurnee Police Department received reports of the fighting around 7:15 p.m. Monday at the theme park, located at 1 Great America Parkway in Gurnee. Witnesses […]