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A piece of ‘Old Chicago’ amusement park lives on at National Roller Coaster Museum

When Old Chicago opened in Bolingbrook, Illinois back in 1975, it was billed as the country’s first indoor amusement park. Thousands of visitors showed up on opening day to see what the 345,000 square ...
Chicago Tribune

Vintage Chicago Tribune: For your amusement — pleasure parks of bygone summers

As summer days get shorter and school supplies are added to the shopping list, we know Chicago prepares to enter a new season — fall. But before these hot, humid days are gone for good, let’s step ...
WTVD

'Closed due to COVID-19': Artists honor Chicago's historic Riverview Amusement Park

Artists honor Chicago's historic Riverview Amusement Park during COVID-19 pandemic One graffiti artist has found a unique way to honor Chicago's historic Riverview Park, recreating the amusement ...
Chicago Sun-Times

What long-gone Chicago landmark would you bring back if you could? Here's what you told us.

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