10 of the Richest People In Chicago and Here’s How They Did It
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Elizabeth Crozier
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Some of the richest people in the nation live right here in Chicago. This probably doesn’t come as a surprise as our astounding city is home to almost three million residents who work hard daily to make Chicago and the world a better place.
No, they didn’t play the lottery. Most of these billionaires at least worked a little for their money. Keep scrolling to learn how…
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By founding Citadel in 1990, Griffin made his way to becoming a billionaire. The owner of this investment management firm is the richest person in the city and the state, and he is the 52nd richest in America.
Zell is a businessman with investments in real estate, energy, healthcare, and more. He is the founder of Equity International and is a chairman of many other companies.
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This businessman is the founder and chairman of North American Western Asia Holdings LLC as well as chairman and chief executive of The Pritzker Organization. This family business runs the Hyatt Hotel Corporation and manages various Pritzker family business assets.
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Running for governor in 2018, Pritzker is a member of the famous family. He is an entrepreneur who operates a private investment firm, and he founded the Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century, which encourages those under age 40 to vote.
Heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune, he is the managing partner of the Pritzker Group. He got an MBA from Dartmouth and has served as a top executive of several different companies over the years.
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Though he began as a lawyer, this billionaire is now president or chairman of several different companies, including Midwest Gaming & Entertainment which owns Rivers Casino in Des Plaines as well as a few others. One of the richest people in the city, he is the son of immigrants who came to the country with nothing.
This billionaire made her way as a film producer. She owns Odd Lot Entertainment which is responsible for movies like Rabbit Hole, Drive, Ender's Game, and more. She also helped produce the theatre production Million Dollar Quartet.
A former United States Secretary of Commerce, this businesswoman and entrepreneur worked her way up through the family business and founded several companies to make her wealth. She is the richest woman in the city.
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This son of the famous Prtizker family began working on the family business. He left Hyatt to found Ticketmaster and is currently a chairman of Commune Hotels and Resorts.
A retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army, this Prtizker earned many medals and other honors while serving the country. She is also a founder of the TAWANI Foundation, TAWANI Enterprises, as well as the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.
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