Dossier
Wirtz family
Coverage of Wirtz family in the Nexus archive.
- The Reinsdorfs welcome new investors into the Bulls and United Center
Lukas and Samantha Walton have acquired a minority interest in the Chicago Bulls and United Center, joining existing limited partners without affecting the Reinsdorf family's controlling stake. The Waltons, descendants of Walmart founder Sam Walton, expressed support for the Bulls and the United Center's development on Chicago's West Side.
- United Center owners break ground on their $7 billion 1901 Project
Construction has begun on the $7 billion 1901 Project, a private development transforming parking lots around the United Center in Chicago's Near West Side. The Wirtz and Reinsdorf families, along with officials, announced the project, which is expected to create 2,400 construction jobs and thousands of permanent jobs.