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EDITOR’S NOTE: The attached video is Marcus Leshock of the WGN Morning News’ debut ride on Wrath of Rakshasa, the newest roller coaster at Six Flags Great America. Chicagoland roller coaster ...

If you’re looking for a fun-filled day with family and friends, then Illinois has plenty of amusement parks to choose from. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or prefer more relaxed rides, there is ...

Attention adrenaline junkies: The 2025 Six Flags Great America season in suburban Gurnee is just around the corner -- and so is the park's newest ride. According to the theme park website, Six Flags ...

Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee opens for the 2025 season this weekend, with opening day on Friday. The park will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

GURNEE, Ill. (WLS) -- Six Flags is showing off its newest dive roller coaster and it's not for the faint of heart. The Wrath of Rakshasa has been under construction for months. The monster of a ...

As the Chicago area sees a "taste of summer" Friday with temperatures topping 80-degrees, another sure sign of the season is here: the opening of Six Flags Great America. Six Flags Great America in ...

GURNEE, Ill. — Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee is closing one of its most popular rides — just temporarily. The park announced Monday that Raging Bull, the hyper coaster that opened ...

GURNEE, Ill. (WLS) -- Six Flags Great America will open next month for the first time this year as it hosts its third annual Holiday in the Park Lights. The amusement park will open up on November 27 ...

Chicagoland roller coaster enthusiasts and thrill-ride seekers have been spoiled for a long time. Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee has been right in our very own backyard for many ...