GURNEE, IL – MAY 24: Signage lies near the entrance to Six Flags Great America May 24, 2005 in Gurnee, Illinois. Looking to protect park visitors, Six Flags now has information printed on the back of their season passes regarding sex offenders’ rights on visiting their parks. On the current season pass, Six Flags has wording stating it reserves the right to deny admission of anyone convicted of a sex crime or anyone required to be registered as a sex offender. The policy is included on season passes to all its 30 parks nationwide. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
Authorities in suburban Gurnee say at least two people were transported to area hospitals after pepper spray was deployed at Six Flags Great America on Monday night.
Firefighters received the call just before 7:30 p.m. of pepper spray being used near the entrance to the theme park, according to officials.
Officials say that at least four people were sickened by the substance, with two of them requiring transport to area hospitals.
It is unclear at this time what led to the usage of the pepper spray, and authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
No further details were immediately available.
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