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Woman left dog in car for hours at Great America, Gurnee police say
A Chicago woman was charged with animal cruelty and neglect after leaving her dog in a car in the parking lot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee without food or water for about six hours Monday, when temperatures reached the mid-80s, police said. Six...Tags: Six Flags Incorporated, Police, Animals, Vehicles
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Winnetka man accused of grabbing, pushing teen at Great America
RedEyeA Winnetka man was charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly grabbed and pushed a 14-year-old who clapped when the man was ejected from a ride at Six Flags Great America last week, police said. Jay Brahin, 53, of the 1300 block of Sunview Lane...Tags: Racism, Prosecution
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Destinations across the country celebrate the Halloween season
The Associated PressOnce upon a time, Halloween was a one-day event. Then the pumpkins and parties started moving back to the weeks between Columbus Day and Oct. 31. Now the holiday is morphing into an entire season, at least in the tourism industry, with haunted walks,...Tags: Distilling and Brewing Industry, North Carolina, Religious Festivals, Ohio State University, Tourism and Leisure
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Thieves break into lockers at Great America
Six guest lockers were forced open and the contents—valued collectively at almost $4,000—were stolen at the Six Flags Great America amusement park on Sunday, Gurnee police said. The lockers, located near the front entrance of the park,...Tags: Theft, Crimes
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$11,680,000,000
Chicago Tribune reportersExxon Mobil Corp. reported the richest corporate operating profit in history, prompting a critical outburst from presidential candidate Barack Obama and fueling simmering public fury about high-priced gasoline. Despite the record, investors pushed the...Tags: Elections, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Ford, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Barack Obama
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Pocket some sunshine at Great America's new music series
If just the thought of loopy, gravity-defying roller coasters induces stomach gymnastics, then a day at an amusement park probably doesn't rank high on a list of favorite things to do in the summer. Often the roller coaster-averse find themselves...Tags: New Kids on the Block
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Muslim Day at Six Flags a time to relax and connect with others
Chicago Tribune reporterOn any other day, Sobia Ahmed would opt to forgo many of the snacks on offer at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. To perform the Islamic prayers she recites five times a day, she likely would slip onto a secluded path at the amusement park or look for...Tags: Theme Park Vacations, Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Six Flags Incorporated, Bolingbrook
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Boy's body washes up at Indiana Dunes
Chicago Tribune reportersThe body of Rafael Palomar, 13, was found washed up at Indiana Dunes State Park on Tuesday morning, three days after he was pulled under the waters of Lake Michigan while swimming with his younger brother, authorities said. The Chicago boy's body was...Tags: People, Beach Vacations, Game Playing, Swimming, Hip Hop
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Lake County tourism spending exceeded $1 billion last year
Chicago Tribune reporterTourists spent more than $1 billion in Lake County last year, a record high that marked a 6 percent increase over the prior year—possibly because of higher hotel occupancy rates and tax revenue, officials announced Tuesday. Maureen Riedy,...Tags: Six Flags Incorporated, Lake County (Illinois), Waukegan, State Budgets, Government
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May 19-25
Monday, May 19 Blue Man Group Auditions Briar Street Theatre 3133 N. Halsted St. Today, 11 - 4 p.m. www.bluemancasting.com Tuesday, May 20 The Dark Knight Coaster Six Flags Great America Gurnee www.sixflags.com Thursday, May 21 Smart Home Museum of...Tags: Skokie, Six Flags Incorporated, Blue Man Group, Museum of Science and Industry, Theater
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The WGN Morning News Movie Club: "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" screening official rules and entry
Blake Lively (Serena Van Der Woodsen on CW's Gossip Girl, airing Mondays at 7pm on WGN-TV) is starring in "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2." Want to win tickets to the show? Click on the link below for your chance to win one of 100 pairs of passes (50...Tags: Chicago, Six Flags Incorporated, Navy Pier, Security, Illinois
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What's new at theme parks around the country
It's a big year for fans of theme parks and roller coasters all over North America.
The long list of new attractions includes the rock 'n' roll-themed Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, S.C.; the Nickelodeon-themed park at Minnesota's Mall of America; Toy...Tags: Gardens and Parks, SeaWorld, Kings Dominion, Pixar, Theme Park Vacations
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