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

Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach has unveiled its Patriot's Run roller coaster to mark America's 250th ...

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the death of jazz guitarist and cast member from ...

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

Rico Hoey bounced back from an error-riddled start on the back nine with a blistering frontside 31 — highlighted by a ...

A storied part of Six Flags Great America's history is soaring back to life. The suburban Gurnee amusement park announced its massive dual-track wooden coaster, American Eagle, will race for the first ...

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.

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

The Screamin’ Eagle, built to celebrate the country’s bicentennial in 1976, has been a staple in the Six Flags St. Louis ...

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 ...