14 Families Wield Influence Across Chicago and Illinois

1 articles · Updated · Crain's Chicago Business · May 22

A new article identifies 14 families as the most influential dynasties shaping Chicago and Illinois.
Those families are described as wielding power across business, politics, philanthropy, sports and civic institutions.
The report frames their reach as extending beyond individual companies or offices into the broader civic life of the city and state.

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