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    Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Outlaw Run tops hottest new attractions at U.S. theme parks

    I've visited many theme parks in the United States over the last few years as the theme park blogger for The Times' Travel website, but this summer's crop of rides already has me updating my bucket list. Here's a look at some of the biggest new roller coasters, dark rides, live shows, water slides and themed lands planned for this summer at theme parks across the country.
    I've visited many theme parks in the United States over the last few years as the theme park blogger for The Times' Travel website, but this summer's crop of rides already has me updating my bucket list. Here's a look at some of the biggest new roller...

    Tags: Universal Studios Orlando, Amusement and Theme Parks, Trips and Vacations, Aquatica, Gardens and Parks

    2. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Get ready for Great America

    Maybe you are one of those Chicagoans for whom Six Flags Great America is right in your backyard. You have season passes, and a trip to the park's Hurricane Harbor for you is like a trip, for the rest of us, to our municipal pool. We have heard about you. We're a little resentful. We suspect you of being from the North Shore.
    Maybe you are one of those Chicagoans for whom Six Flags Great America is right in your backyard. You have season passes, and a trip to the park's Hurricane Harbor for you is like a trip, for the rest of us, to our municipal pool. We have heard about you....

    Tags: Weather Warnings, Trips and Vacations, Amusement and Theme Parks, Six Flags Fright Fest, Air Transportation Industry

    3. May 28, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Great America marks 100 millionth guest

    With 20 turnstiles simultaneously welcoming visitors at Six Flags Great America, staff had strategized for months on how to pinpoint its 100 millionth guest, who passed through the gates on Memorial Day.
    With 20 turnstiles simultaneously welcoming visitors at Six Flags Great America, staff had strategized for months on how to pinpoint its 100 millionth guest, who passed through the gates on Memorial Day. Up until Fright Fest in October, officials at the...

    Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Six Flags Fright Fest

    4. May 29, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Arlington Heights, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Rolling Meadows police blotter: May 29

    The following items were taken from police records.
    The following items were taken from police records. Arlington Heights •The front passenger-side window of a black 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 parked at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant, 798 W. Algonquin Road, was reported shattered between 8:35...

    Tags: Transportation Accidents, Crimes, Kohl's, Services and Shopping, McDonald's

    5. May 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Summer vacation time not equal across Chicagoland

    While many of her friends are stuck in school into June, Wauconda eighth-grader Alexandra Hayden plans to take advantage of her district's early summer break to beat the crowds at Six Flags Great America.
    While many of her friends are stuck in school into June, Wauconda eighth-grader Alexandra Hayden plans to take advantage of her district's early summer break to beat the crowds at Six Flags Great America. "I'm going to party," said Alexandra, who is...

    Tags: Strikes, Chicago Teachers Strike, Teaching and Learning, Students, DePaul University

    6. Feb 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Simeon All Access | Spotlight's on Quron Davis

    Quron Davis is so tall he has been barred from riding at least one roller coaster at Six Flags Great America and his mother, Charlene Davis, jokes she's the only person she knows who has to clean fingerprints off of her home's ceiling.
    Quron Davis is so tall he has been barred from riding at least one roller coaster at Six Flags Great America and his mother, Charlene Davis, jokes she's the only person she knows who has to clean fingerprints off of her home's ceiling. At 6 feet 9, he...

    Tags: College Football, Canadian Football, College Sports, Sports, Basketball

    7. Jul 9, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  7. Olivia Wilde movie 'Relanxious' not filming in Chicago this summer, Pauly D appearing at Binny's, Landon Donovan dines at Tavernita

    You could count on at least one high-profile Hollywood film shooting in the Chicago area the last few summers, from “Public Enemies” in 2008 and “A Nightmare on Elm Street” in 2009 to “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” and “The Dilemma” in 2010 and “Man of Steel” in 2011.
    You could count on at least one high-profile Hollywood film shooting in the Chicago area the last few summers, from “Public Enemies” in 2008 and “A Nightmare on Elm Street” in 2009 to “Transformers: Dark of the Moon”...

    Tags: Italy, Adrian Beltre, Olivia Wilde, Billy Zane, Matt Harrison

    8. Sep 6, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Cedar Point reaffirms coaster credentials with Gatekeeper

    After a half decade without a new roller coaster and the removal of two aging rides from its coaster fleet, Cedar Point can once again reclaim its self-proclaimed title of "America's Roller Coast" with the addition of <a title="Cedar Point plans a record-setting winged coaster in 2013" href="http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-cedar-point-wing-coaster-2013-05201231,0,1808130.story">Gatekeeper</a> in 2013.
    Los Angeles Times staff writer
    After a half decade without a new roller coaster and the removal of two aging rides from its coaster fleet, Cedar Point can once again reclaim its self-proclaimed title of "America's Roller Coast" with the addition of Gatekeeper in 2013. > Photos:...

    Tags: China, Italy, Theme Park Vacations, Six Flags Inc., Trips and Vacations

    9. Aug 30, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Six Flags unveils new attractions for every park in 2013

    Six Flags unveiled its 2013 lineup of new roller coasters, thrill rides, water slides and live shows at the amusement park chain's 13 locations.
    Six Flags unveiled its 2013 lineup of new roller coasters, thrill rides, water slides and live shows at the amusement park chain's 13 locations. > Photos: New attractions coming to Six Flags parks in 2013 Six Flags' 2013 attractions include three...

    Tags: Six Flags New England, Amusement and Theme Parks, Trips and Vacations, Six Flags Fright Fest, Gardens and Parks

    10. Oct 15, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  10. Pumpkin Carver Extraordinaire: Wheaton's Joe Adkins displays giant pumpkin art

    On tonight's WGN News at Five, we went to watch Wheaton resident Joe Adkins surface carve an 883 pound pumpkin he grew in his side yard. Joe caught giant pumpkin fever years ago when he saw an artist carving one at Six Flags Great America's Fright Fest.
    WGN Feature Reporter
    On tonight's WGN News at Five, we went to watch Wheaton resident Joe Adkins surface carve an 883 pound pumpkin he grew in his side yard. Joe caught giant pumpkin fever years ago when he saw an artist carving one at Six Flags Great America's Fright Fest....

    Tags: Pumpkin

    11. Aug 28, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  11. Sighting: Michael Jackson's children visit Six Flags Great America

    Before honoring their late father at this week&rsquo;s "Goin' Back to Indiana&rdquo; celebration in Gary, Indiana, Michael Jackson&rsquo;s children -- Prince, Paris and Blanket -- visited Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Monday.
    Before honoring their late father at this week’s "Goin' Back to Indiana” celebration in Gary, Indiana, Michael Jackson’s children -- Prince, Paris and Blanket -- visited Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Monday. The children were...

    Tags: Prince Michael Jackson II, Amusement and Theme Parks, Michael Jackson

    12. Sep 1, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Six Flags unveils new attractions for every park in 2012

    Six Flags unveiled its 2012 lineup of new roller coasters, thrill rides, water slides and live shows at the amusement park chain's 12 North American locations.
    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    Six Flags unveiled its 2012 lineup of new roller coasters, thrill rides, water slides and live shows at the amusement park chain's 12 North American locations. > Photos: New attractions coming to Six Flags parks in 2012 New Six Flags President and Chief...

    Tags: Atlanta, Six Flags New England, Massachusetts, Missouri, Amusement and Theme Parks

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