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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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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Six Flags settles class action lawsuit for charging season pass holders during COVID-19 closure
Six Flags will allow free admission and other benefits to eligible members after settling a class-action lawsuit alleging the company charged season pass holders during the COVID-19 closures. In October, a class-action lawsuit was filed in Cook County Circuit Court against Six Flags, the Cook County Record reported. Attorneys with the firms of KamberLaw and […]
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Victim knocked unconscious during fight at Six Flags in Gurnee
A man was knocked unconscious during a fight Sunday evening at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, which has been plagued with numerous fights and disturbances this month. Sources told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that the incident happened around 8 p.m. Sunday. The Gurnee Police Department and Gurnee Fire Department were called to the […]
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Free Six Flags tickets now being offered to McHenry County residents who get vaccinated
The McHenry County Department of Health announced they are now offering free Six Flags tickets to those who get a COVID-19 vaccine at participating locations in McHenry County. “In an effort to help get McHenry County vaccinated, Six Flags has given the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) tickets to its parks in Gurnee and […]
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4 injured, suspect used pepper spray as multiple fights broke out at Six Flags in Gurnee
During the fights that broke out inside Six Flags in Gurnee on Sunday, at least four people were injured and a suspect reportedly used pepper spray on people, sources said. The Gurnee Police Department responded around 7:00 p.m. Sunday to Six Flags Great America, 1 Six Flags Parkway in Gurnee, for a report of disturbances. […]