https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/il-s-richest-person-is-worth-44-4b-ranks-24th-on-forbes-400Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/il-s-richest-person-is-worth-44-4b-ranks-24th-on-forbes-400https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/il-s-richest-person-is-worth-44-4b-ranks-24th-on-forbes-400#u76148Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:15:06 +0000The wealthiest resident in Illinois holds a net worth of $44.4 billion and secures the 24th position on the new Forbes 400 ranking. Forbes published its 2026 ranking of the wealthiest Americans, detailing the financial standings of residents across multiple states. A total of 18 individuals residing in Illinois earned spots on the exclusive billionaires list, representing fortunes spanning various industries from retail giants to toy manufacturers. The broader national compilation also highlights high-profile billionaires who fell short of the threshold to make the elite list this year.Why it