Six Flags Great America opens this weekend to the delight of thrill-seekers
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FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez talks about all the new additions to Six Flags Great America this season and what you can expect from the Gurnee amusement park.

Status of drop-tower rides at major theme parks after teen's death in Orlando

While most of these attractions are not exactly the same as the tower ride in Orlando where a 14-year-old boy died, some parks have issued statements about their individual safety protocols.

The People's Convoy protest rolling through Chicagoland area
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The People's Convoy protest is set to roll through Chicagoland Tuesday, and it comes with a warning from Illinois State Police.

Chicago suburbs brace for snow after quiet morning commute

At the Lincoln Oasis in South Holland, many drivers are heading toward Indiana and Michigan, where heavy snow is expected.

South suburbs brace for snow after quiet morning commute
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect some southern suburbs Thursday as snowfall is expected to blanket the region by Friday morning.

Woman dies in crash on Tri State Parkway in Gurnee

A woman died and a man was injured in a crash on the Tri State Parkway Thursday night in north suburban Gurnee.

Man, 63, killed in traffic crash in Gurnee

A 63-year-old man died in a traffic crash near Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Friday morning.

Gurnee woman killed in traffic crash

The woman appeared to have minor injuries, but after arriving at the hospital, the woman's condition deteriorated, and she appeared to be paralyzed from the neck down.

Fright Fest set to return to Six Flags after pandemic hiatus

Fright Fest is coming back to Six Flags Great America for its 30th season, park officials announced on Tuesday.

Fright Fest returning to Six Flags Great America
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Fright Fest is coming back to Six Flags Great America for its 30th season, park officials announced on Tuesday.

Man missing from suburban Gurnee

James Hedrich was last seen Friday about 5:10 a.m., walking away from the Gurnee place Medical Care Center.