Police are working to identify individuals who made a hoax call about explosives at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee that prompted an emergency response Friday afternoon. The Gurnee Police Department received a report at around 4:30 p.m. Friday of possible explosive devices inside the park. “Within minutes of the initial call, law enforcement was […]
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Man accused of physically battering woman, fighting with responding police officers at Six Flags in Gurnee
Authorities say a Mundelein man physically battered a woman, leading to security intervening, before becoming combative with responding police officers at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. Jesus Abrego, 24, of Mundelein, was charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, two counts of domestic battery, resisting a peace officer and obstructing a peace officer. […]
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Police taking extra measures in response to ‘teen takeover’ purportedly planned at Six Flags Great America this weekend
Gurnee Police are coordinating with other law enforcement agencies and implementing enhanced security measures at Six Flags Great America this weekend as plans for a “teen takeover” circulate on social media. The takeover is purportedly planned for Saturday at an unknown time. A flyer, which appears to be AI-generated, began circulating on multiple social media […]
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Six Flags Great America in Gurnee implements new policy requiring children under 16 to always have adult chaperone
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 […]