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Marcus Leshock
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WGN Morning News Feature Reporter, Fill-In Anchor, Roller Coaster Bureau Chief. Watch my Coastin’ The Country theme park & travel series. 🎢🙌 Certified Health & Wellness Coach and overall fitness fanatic.
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November 28, 2024 at 12:31 PM
The solar canopies would take up about 15 acres of the Six Flags Great America parking lot. Here’s a look at the solar survey for the potential project. 4/4
November 21, 2024 at 2:37 AM
They’re designed by a company called Solar Optimum, who also installed the carports at Magic Mountain. This project now moves to the Gurnee Village Board for full approval. It’s unclear when the carports would be constructed - their potential location is seen on the map here. 3/4
November 21, 2024 at 2:37 AM
These 6.4 megawatt solar systems would help lower Great America’s electric bill and provide shade for vehicles parked underneath. These structures would also have security cameras installed, along with LED lighting for nighttime hours. 2/4
November 21, 2024 at 2:37 AM
JUST IN: The Village of Gurnee Zoning Board has approved a request from Six Flags Great America to build solar shade structures in their parking lot. This is what they look like at SF Magic Mountain. 1/4
November 21, 2024 at 2:37 AM