Chris Stone’s Downtown Real Estate Plays | Springfield News

Local investor Chris Stone just snapped up the historic PNC Bank building downtown for $1.65 million, eyeing a revival of its character and potential for future retail in the old drive-through area. Already 98% leased to state agencies, law firms, and unions, the property is poised for upgrades like HVAC and landscaping. Stone, a seasoned downtown player with multiple properties including state department buildings, is also renovating the massive AT&T building using city tax funds—currently in year two of a five-year plan—with no tenant secured yet. Beyond real estate, he’s an entrepreneur behind Springfield’s first medical marijuana dispensary and Illinois’ first gaming cafe chain, always hunting the next big move. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c348d6d607d7db09