Chicago — Due west of O’Hare International Airport, there is a neighborhood — formally, part of Elk Grove Village — that isn’t much of a neighborhood. It’s warehouses, drab gray offices. It’s Gertrude ...

Pinball machines have something for everyone. They’re engaging, fast-paced games available in a variety of sizes and difficulties, and legend has it that they can be played even while deaf and blind.

Santo Cordero smooths decals on the cabinets of pinball machines at the Stern Pinball Factory in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, on Feb. 22, 2024. E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/TNS CHICAGO — Due ...

We now live in a world surrounded by nostalgia as we look back on life and look to the good old days. The 80s is always calling with new collectibles, including a return to the arcade once again.

It’s deceptively simple. Pull the plunger by its flying-saucer-shaped handle, and hear that satisfying clack. Watch the silver marble roll around the playfield, and wing it with your flippers. Come up ...

Your browser does not support the audio element. There are certain inalienable facts about Stern’s new pinball machines. New machines will be based on a license ...

The pastime of pinball has lived a fraught existence. Whether due to public sentiment, hostile legislation, or a simple lack of popularity, the entire silver ball industry has repeatedly teetered on ...

Picking up an actual pinball machine can cost a fortune, with prices often reaching over $1,000. They also take up a ton of space, making them less than ideal for cozy apartments or small homes.