🌱 What is Six Flags secretly building behind those Yukon Territory fences?
Gurnee, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Gurnee! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What is Six Flags secretly building behind those Yukon Territory fences?
Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Gurnee and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and more humid, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with partial sunshine, temps: high: 92, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Six Flags Great America is teasing their new attractions for 2027 – what are they building? (wgntv.com) — Construction at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee points to a new nature-themed kids’ area and family coaster likely opening in 2027. Teaser videos and the “Tree Top Adventure 2027” hashtag hint at critter-themed play spaces, a possible playground, and a mid-size family coaster, all of which could become major new draws for local families and visitors. 
📸 Around Gurnee
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Upcoming Events in
Gurnee
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★ Featured events ★
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Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Gurnee →
1555 Nations Dr, Gurnee
10:00 am -
Summer Music Camps →
Zion Conservatory of Music, 2500 Dowie Memorial Dr, Zion
9:00 am
Saturday July 25
Monday July 27
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Other local events
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Northwestern Medicine Lake Bluff Criterium →
The 14th annual Northwestern Medicine Lake Bluff Criterium
9:00 am -
Library Closed
Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - -
StoryWalk at Hunt Club Park
Warren-Newport Public Library District WNPL In the Community - -
StoryWalk at Hunt Club Park
Warren-Newport Public Library District WNPL In the Community - -
Fossilpedia
Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library -
10:00 am -
Project of the Week
Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - The Workshop
10:00 am -
SGA Youth & Family Services - REACH Program
Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - The Vault
12:00 pm -
Spanglish Cafe
Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - The Flex
6:30 pm -
StoryWalk at Hunt Club Park
Warren-Newport Public Library District WNPL In the Community -
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Mundelein Farmers Market
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Park St & Seymour Ave. Mundelein, IL 60060
8:00 am -
Yoga at the Beach
City of Waukegan Stiner Pavilion - 201 E. Sea Horse Dr. Waukegan IL 60085
8:00 am -
2026 Back-to-School Resource Fair
City of Waukegan H. R. McCall School - 3215 N. McAree Rd. Waukegan IL 60085
11:00 am -
Our Library Reimagined
Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library -
12:30 pm
Saturday July 25
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- missing keychain found
UPDATE KEYCHAIN FOUND THANK YOU (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I took my husband, friends and neighbors with me to the circus.
It was my first time going and it was truly amazing (Nextdoor Gurnee) - We’ve been to all the non-chain restaurants in Gurnee.
Steven’s has the best food, the best staff and management, the best atmosphere and best ambiance. Menu prices are high-ish, but every bite is worth… (Nextdoor Orchard Valley)
- Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager in Gurnee. Apply here.
- Kelly posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Gurnee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gurnee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waukegan
- Ribbons cut on downtown renovation projects: ‘This is showing us what Waukegan can be' (chicagotribune.com)
- Andrew Walker & Jonathan Bennett Are Twinning In This Thirst Trap (fangirlish.com)
- Connie Dornan (chicagotribune.com)
Grayslake
- 4-H youth to showcase work at Lake County Fair (shawlocal.com)
- Antioch Traveling Closet plans giveaway July 26 (shawlocal.com)
Highland Park
- Highland Park Announces New Date For Delayed Fireworks Show (patch.com)
- Suspect Arrested In Connection To Highland Park Shooting (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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