Matteson, IL (106 Town Center Rd)
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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.
The exterior in February 2019
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, Pasqually and Helen were sent to the Darien, IL location for parts while the other characters were most likely unsalvageable.
History
Remodels
In 2009 this location would receive the "Cool Chuck" Remodel. Due to a fire starting inside of the building the location would remodel for the final time, receiving new artwork in the process.[1]
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.”[2]
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 Lights show, booths, and various arcade games would be left inside of the building. This location is still vacant as of 2023.[3]
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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The 3-Stage
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The Circles of Light show that replaced the 3-Stage
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Animatronics
| Animatronics | Serial Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck E. Cheese / Rolfe DeWolfe | Unknown | Unknown / Destroyed |
| Pasqually / Dook Larue | Unknown | Sent to Darien for parts, later sent to Kedzie. Head frame owned by a collector. |
| Mr. Munch / Fatz Geronimo | Unknown | Unknown / Destroyed |
| Jasper T. Jowls / Beach Bear | Unknown | Unknown / Destroyed |
| 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 | Unknown / Destroyed |
| Moon | Unknown | Unknown / Destroyed |
| Antioch | N/A | Unknown / Destroyed |
| Wink | N/A | Destroyed in fire. |