An economic roller coaster sends Six Flags America off the tracks

Jerry Huster’s eyes welled as he watched the red cars of the Wild One roller coaster click up the worn wooden tracks, ...
NBC Chicago

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee ‘reactivates' summer-long chaperone policy

A major change goes into effect at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor in suburban Gurnee Thursday, which will impact park goers "all day" this weekend and then at different times over the ...
WGN-TV

Six Flags will close at least 2 parks in the coming years. Will this affect Great America in Gurnee?

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. One of multiple Six Flags ...

What Six Flags America’s closing says about the economy

Today’s economy is being driven by higher earning households, leading to some businesses that target middle class families to ...
People

Six Flags America Cancels Fright Fest in Preparation for Park’s Permanent Closure

Kids Boo Fest, the event catered to younger children, will be held on weekend Sept. 13 through Nov. 2 Six Flags America in Bowie, Md., has canceled its fall Fright Fest, a spokesperson for the park ...