No Chicago area roller coasters from elsewhere besides Six Flags Great America are on the landmark list. And while the Whizzer, only 49 years old, is the oldest Chicago area roller coaster on the ...

The American Eagle ride at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will be recognized as a landmark roller coaster, joining 50 ...

The American Coaster Enthusiasts honored American Eagle, a historic wooden roller coaster that opened as the world's fastest coaster in 1981.

American Coaster Enthusiasts has announced that American Eagle, the classic wooden racing coaster at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee, will be recognized as an ACE Roller Coaster ...

American Eagle, which debuted as the world's fastest roller coaster upon its opening in 1981, has been named an American Coaster Enthusiasts Roller Coaster Landmark. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7 ...

Amanda Vinicky takes a ride on the American Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags. WTTW News correspondent Amanda Vinicky takes a trip to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois for an exclusive ...

Great America classifies 15 of its rides as thrill rides; here are five to check out.. American Eagle: This classic wooden roller coaster has been at the park since 1981 and is the world's tallest ...

Park-goers will find the Wrath of Rakshasa experience in the County Fair section of the venue, where American Eagle and Demon also reside. Built by Bolliger & Mabillard, the ride is the 18th dive ...

No Chicago area roller coasters from elsewhere besides Six Flags Great America are on the landmark list. And while the ...