Death at Six Flags Over Georgia prompts ride closure at Great America
A roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee has been shut down as a precaution after a deadly roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
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A roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee has been shut down as a precaution after a deadly roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
One guest has died and several others are injured after an incident on one of Six Flags Over Georgia's roller coasters on Monday.
Three cities are talking trash to create good, clean fun. Environmental groups in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia are competing to see who can clear the most litter from their public spaces this month.
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The Chicago area smashed temperature records Monday, breaking the previous high record set in 2008, as autumn apparently decided to just take a break.
Outcry about a controversial homeless shelter in the southwest suburbs has prompted organizers to amend their plans.
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Two men have been arrested and charged after separate road rage incidents led to shootings on the Eisenhower Expressway.
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