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Chicago’s most powerful families

These 14 families wield influence across Chicago and Illinois through business, politics, philanthropy, sports and civic institutions.

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Ann R. Weiler

Old Chicago family fortunes meet a new Gilded Age

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Steven R. Strahler

The families power left behind

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Alby Gallun

How the Pritzkers became Illinois’ richest dynasty

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John Schroyer

  

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