For the first time in 10 years, riders can go head-to-head on the world’s tallest and longest racing wooden coaster.

A storied part of Six Flags Great America’s history is soaring back to life. The suburban Gurnee amusement park announced its ...

GURNEE, Ill. (WGN) — An iconic, dual-track wooden roller coaster will ride once again at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee in honor of the amusement park’s 50th anniversary. The American Eagle, which ...

Six Flags Great America officials have announced the red and blue cars of the American Eagle will be racing each other once ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 23, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Flashback: May 23, 1981 1981: The ...

Great America has lived to see the beginning and end of several eras of theme parks since opening its gates in Lake County 50 years ago.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history ...

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opened for the season April 25 but the date of the park’s debut 50 years ago as Marriott’s Great America was marked Friday with fanfare and special attractions ...

Great America has lived to see the beginning and end of several eras of theme parks since opening its gates in Lake County 50 years ago.