Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee will celebrate its 50th anniversary season in 2026 with commemorative events ...

Tis the season for holiday decorating! And whether you like to go Clark Griswold-style with your lights or you prefer a more ...

In the wake of a merger that could radically alter the landscape of the amusement park industry, the parent company that owns ...

The WGN Morning News Drive-Thru Toy Drive will be celebrating its 22nd year! On Friday, December 6 from 5am – 10am, viewers are invited to drive up and drop off a new, unwrapped toy at the ...

One of those is Wrath of Rakshasa, a brand-new dive coaster set to open at Great America next season. Marcus Leshock of the ...

One of those is Wrath of Rakshasa, a brand-new dive coaster set to open at Great America next season. Marcus Leshock of the WGN Morning News and Coastin’ the Country talked about the new ride when it ...

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (WGN) — A Thornton Township Board of Trustees meeting was again cut short Wednesday night, but not before Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard and the board she’s battling ...

Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate Thursday morning for Marcus Leshock to make a Halloween House visit on the WGN ...

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Starting this week in the U.S. only, users will be able to converse with Google Maps to ask for tips on things to do around specific spots in a neighborhood or city and receive lists of ...

Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate Thursday morning for Marcus Leshock to make a Halloween House visit on the WGN Morning News. But he did feature some of his favorites. That included ...