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 ...

One of Chicagoland’s iconic roller coasters has earned landmark status. The American Coaster Enthusiasts group is in town for their annual Coaster Con event, happening at Six Flags Great America and ...

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. The $8 million double-racing wooden ...

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

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 ...

Amanda Vinicky takes a ride on the American Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags. WTTW News correspondent Amanda Vinicky takes a trip to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois for an exclusive ride ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. American Coaster Enthusiasts has announced that American Eagle, the classic wooden racing coaster at Six Flags Great America in ...

The American Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags Great America will is getting landmark status from the group American Coaster Enthusiasts. The organization is recognizing the American Eagle for its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GURNEE, Ill. — There’s a lot of “new” coming to Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee for the 2025 season, from the ...

GURNEE, Ill. — There’s a lot of “new” coming to Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee for the 2025 season, from the record-breaking dive coaster Wrath of Rakshasa to other attractions and ...