Before the high-tech, soaring roller coasters of today’s amusement parks, there were rides that would probably never pass inspection: rickety wooden coasters, seatbelt-less bumper cars, and ...

Kori Rumore, a journalist at The Chicago Tribune, joins John Landecker on the program to talk about retired amusement parks throughout the Chicago area and the evolution of “Little Orphan Annie.” ...

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 ...

It’s not a summer in Denver without a trip to Lakeside Amusement Park. Built in 1908, the park is a testament to the enduring appeal of old-fashioned thrill rides and neon lights. 5. Lakeside was the ...