Wealthy People In Chicago - 10 of the richest people in chicago and here’s how they did it. Chicago is home to several billionaires, many of whom have made their fortunes through various business ventures. A new list has revealed the richest people in america for 2023, and more than a dozen of them are from illinois. Making their fortunes from investments, hospitality and even the 90s collectible staple beanie babies, here’s who forbes ranked as the richest in the state. (nexstar) — lukas walton, a chicago resident and grandson of walmart founder sam walton, is the richest person in illinois, at least according to forbes magazine’s. The chicago area has minted four new billionaires, increasing its presence in the ranks of the world’s richest people despite a volatile market that lowered the net worth of many. Forbes magazine released its annual list of billionaires, and 22 illinois residents made the cut for 2025. Pritzker is among the wealthiest illinoisans, but he's not the richest person in the state. He's not even the richest pritzker. Pritzker appears at an april 2025. Ken griffin is the wealthiest man in illinois, currently worth about $16. 1 billion.
10 of the richest people in chicago and here’s how they did it. Chicago is home to several billionaires, many of whom have made their fortunes through various business ventures. A new list has revealed the richest people in america for 2023, and more than a dozen of them are from illinois. Making their fortunes from investments, hospitality and even the 90s collectible staple beanie babies, here’s who forbes ranked as the richest in the state. (nexstar) — lukas walton, a chicago resident and grandson of walmart founder sam walton, is the richest person in illinois, at least according to forbes magazine’s. The chicago area has minted four new billionaires, increasing its presence in the ranks of the world’s richest people despite a volatile market that lowered the net worth of many.