Six teenagers were arrested for fighting patrons and police at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, resulting in four officers being injured Monday evening, officials said. 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 reported a fight […]
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2 hospitalized after multiple people pepper-sprayed during incident at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
Two people were transported to the hospital after multiple people were pepper-sprayed during a disturbance at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Monday evening. The Gurnee Police Department and Gurnee Fire Department responded around 7:25 p.m. Monday to Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway in Gurnee, for a report of a battery victim. […]
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No injuries after fire on roof of maintenance building at Six Flags in Gurnee
No one was injured after firefighters contained a fire on the roof of a woodworking shop at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Monday evening. The Gurnee Fire Department responded around 6:50 p.m. Monday to Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway in Gurnee. Emergency crews received a call for smoke and flames seen […]
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2 innocent bystanders shot at Six Flags parking lot released from hospital
The 17-year-old boy and 19-year-old woman who were shot in the parking lot of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee have been released from the hospital, police said. No one is in custody as of Monday evening. The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. Sunday at the theme park located at 1 Great America Parkway in […]
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Police say 2 teenagers among wounded after multiple shooters open fire in Six Flags parking lot in Gurnee
Police officials say a 17-year-old boy and 19-year-old woman were hospitalized after more than one gunman opened fire in the parking lot of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The incident happened around 7:50 p.m. Sunday at the theme park, which is located at 1 Great America Parkway in Gurnee. Gurnee Police Department Public Information […]
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Multiple people shot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, prompting major police response
Several police agencies, SWAT and the FBI were responding Sunday evening to a shooting that left multiple people shot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. The Gurnee Fire Department and Gurnee Police Department responded around 7:50 p.m. Sunday to the theme park, located at 1 Six Flags Parkway in Gurnee. Initial reports over the […]
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Man charged with battering police officer and security guard during fight at Six Flags in Gurnee
A Chicago man was arrested after he allegedly pushed a police officer and hit a security guard in the face during a fight at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee on Saturday. Kenneth Tabor, 32, of the 4900 block of West Crystal Street in Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, three […]
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Six Flags Great America opens for the season with new improvements
Six Flags Great America opened for the season on Friday with new improvements in what the amusement park is calling the “largest array of improvements in over 15 years.” The changes include new dining options and guest amenities that focus on “elevating the guest experience,” Six Flags Great America said in a statement. New changes […]
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Coroner IDs Waukegan man who died after single-vehicle crash near Six Flags in Gurnee
Authorities have identified a 68-year-old Waukegan man who died Friday after he crashed his car into a light pole near the entrance of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. An autopsy showed that Alfonso Dockery Jr., 68, of Waukegan, died from blunt force injuries as a result of a crash, according to Lake County Coroner […]