Loves Park, IL (6505 N 2nd St)
6505 N 2nd St was a Pizza Time Theatre that opened in November 1981 and closed in October 1988.
This location relocated to Rockford, IL (3600 E State St) in October 1988, bringing over with them Loves Park’s Cyberamics.
History
Loves Park opened with Harmony Howlette and The King. Loves Park would later get Madame Oink, and of course Helen who stayed until Loves Park relocated. This was the first Chuck E. Cheese of any kind to open in the state of Illinois.Stages
Loves Park opened and closed with a Balcony Stage. When Loves Park relocated to Rockford, they received Chuck E.’s House/Rocker Stage, which was the last one to exist before being removed on June 12th, 2022 and sent to the SPT warehouse in Kansas where it currently sits in storage.| Stage | Installed | Removed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony Stage | November 1981 | October 1988 | Animatronics taken to be used at Rockford for their Chuck E.'s House. |
Animatronics
| Animatronic | Manufacturing Date | Whereabouts |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sent to Rockford and used until June 2022, Collected by SPT Distribution |
| Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sent to Rockford and used until June 2022, Collected by SPT Distribution |
| Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic)|Chuck E. Cheese (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sent to Rockford and used until June 2022, Collected by SPT Distribution |
| Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sent to Rockford and used until June 2022, Collected by SPT Distribution |
| Pasqually (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Sent to Rockford and used until June 2022, Collected by SPT Distribution |
| Warblettes (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Unknown. |
| Waving Flags (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Unknown. |
| Applause Board (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Unknown. |
| Drum Board (Cyberamic) | 1981 | Unknown. |
| The King / King Kat (Lounge) | 1981 | Unknown. |