Matteson, IL (106 Town Center Rd)

The exterior in February 2019

106 Town Center Road, Store #73 was a Showbiz Pizza Place which opened on May 23, 1983 with a Rock-afire Explosion, and closed on June 18, 2020 with the Circles of Light stage.

Stages

This location debuted with the Rock-Afire explosion in 1983 and received Concept Unification in 1991. The 3-Stage at this particular location kept their SPP valance and was in excellent condition for the time before being set ablaze in February 2015. Their 3-Stage would end up being replaced with the Circles of Light show prior before reopening. As for the animatronics, They were sent to the Darien, IL location for parts.

History

Matteson opened on May 23, 1983 with a Rock-afire Explosion. Not much would chance until the late 80’s when Matteson would receive the 80’s remodel. Matteson would undergo Concept Unification in 1991, and would receive a remodel between 1992 and 1993. Not much would change at Matteson until 2009, when they received the 00’s remodel and also expanded into a vacant portion at the front of the building (towards the right when facing the store). Matteson would remain this way until February 22, 2015, when a fire broke out and caused significant damage to the stage and showroom. Matteson would then receive a slight remodel, replacing all artwork with 2013 art and removing the 3-Stage in favor of a Circles of Light without an animatronic. Matteson would permanently close on June 18, 2020.

Remodels

Matteson would remodel for the first time sometime in the late 80’s. They would remodel again around 1992/1993. In 2009 Matteson would receive the "00’s Remodel. In February 2015 due to a fire starting inside of the building the location would remodel for the final time, receiving new artwork and the Circles of Light in the process.

MLB Controversy

In 2019 a 9 year old girl who has visited this location felt hurt about a taunting voice clip, "Hey, there's always Softball!". This caused her to write a letter to the MLB, who licensed the machine. Chuck E. Cheese's response was to turn off the audio for the arcade game in all locations from that point forward “to support everyone’s love of play.”

COVID 19

On June 18, 2020 this location would be permanently closed due to CEC Entertainment's bankruptcy; along with 33 other locations throughout 2020. The Circles of Light show, booths, and various arcade games would be left inside of the building. This location is still vacant as of 2024.

Videos

Link	Description	Filming / Published Date
link	Chuck E. Cheese Walk-Around featured through out the location	May 10, 2011
link	Showcase of the now vacant Chuck E. Cheese building	Jul 12, 2020

Gallery

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  Exterior as a Showbiz Pizza Place

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  A shot of Matteson’s exterior while they were undergoing the 00’s Remodel.

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  Matteson’s 3-Stage

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  Matteson’s Circles of Light that replaced the 3-Stage after the fire

Animatronics

Animatronics	Serial Number	Status
Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe	Unknown	Not seen at Darien, current status unknown.
Pasqually / Dook Larue	Unknown	Sent to Darien for parts, later sent to Kedzie. Head frame owned by a collector.
Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo	Unknown	Some parts seen at Darien, current status unknown. Likely thrown away over time between 2015 - 2020.
Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear	Unknown	Some parts seen at Darien, current status unknown. Likely thrown away over time between 2015 - 2020.
Helen Henny / Mitzi Mozzarella	Unknown	Sent to Darien for parts, now owned by a collector.
Billy Bob	Unknown	Unknown / Destroyed
Pizzacam / Looney Bird	Unknown	Unknown / Destroyed
Munch Jr. / Choo Choo	Unknown	Unknown / Destroyed
Building / Sun	Unknown	Not seen at Darien, current status unknown.
Moon	Unknown	Not seen at Darien, current status unknown.
Antioch	N/A	Unknown / Destroyed
Wink	N/A	Destroyed in fire.