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Construction underway on newest ride at Six Flags Great America as Gurnee theme park set to reopen

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 […]