Richie Stein Built Chicago’s Skyline

Chicago’s development titan Richie Stein, who shaped the city’s skyline and championed diversity in business, passed away at 87. Known for bold moves like funding the AT&T Corporate Center with $375M and building the United Center, Stein’s legacy includes transforming McCormick Place and mentoring minority-owned firms. Even after his company’s buyout, he stayed active—recently helping design a life science hub near Harvard and MIT. His relentless drive and love for deals left an indelible mark on urban development. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/99601437e3b7779e