# Pritzker's Net Worth Surges

> Illinois governor's wealth jumps $1 billion since 2019, now $4.2 billion.
- Title: Pritzker's Net Worth Surges · Chicago Sun-Times | Shortify
- Summary: Illinois governor's wealth jumps $1 billion since 2019, now $4.2 billion. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's net worth increased by $1 billion since becoming…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-governor/2026/09/21/jb-pritzker-net-worth-1-billion-increase-illinois-governor-2019
- Published: 2026-09-21T22:33:16.669+00:00
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## Net Worth Jump
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's net worth jumped by $1 billion since becoming governor in 2019.
## Forbes Report
Forbes Magazine reports Pritzker's net worth stands at $4.2 billion, a $500 million increase from last year.
## Global Ranking
Pritzker ranks 1,108th globally in wealth, down from 979th last year.
## Forbes List
Pritzker has been on Forbes' World Billionaires list since 2010, but dropped from the 400 Richest Americans list this year.
## Illinois Wealth
Illinois has 28 individuals on Forbes' list, with Lukas Walton as the state's richest at $44.4 billion.
## Walton's Wealth
Lukas Walton, grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, saw his net worth increase by $6.5 billion from 2025.
## Charlie Mills
Charlie Mills, chairman of Medline, is the second-richest Illinoisan at $10.6 billion.
## Neil Bluhm
Neil Bluhm, real estate tycoon, owns Chicago properties and has a net worth of $9.4 billion.
## Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan, founder of Ryan Specialty Holdings, ranks 461st with $9.15 billion net worth.
## Ty Warner
Ty Warner, creator of Beanie Babies, has a net worth of $8.6 billion.
## Mark Walter
Mark Walter, Los Angeles Dodgers owner, has a net worth of $7.3 billion.
## Justin Ishbia
Justin Ishbia, White Sox minority owner, has a net worth of $6.36 billion.
## Pritzker's Drop
Pritzker's net worth dropped $200 million from the $4.4 billion threshold for the 400 Richest Americans list.
## What Happens Next
Pritzker's wealth growth continues as Illinois' billionaire population grows.
## Key takeaway

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's net worth increased by $1 billion since becoming governor in 2019, now standing at $4.2 billion.