Lukas Walton Leads Illinois’ Forbes 400 Rich List at $44.4B
Forbes' 45th Forbes 400 features 18 Illinois residents, led by Lukas Walton with a $44.4 billion net worth (No. 24 in the U.S.). Elon Musk remains the wealthiest overall at $908 billion, as the list highlights a widening U.S. wealth gap and welcomes 34 newcomers—many tied to artificial intelligence. The Illinois cohort includes notable figures from Medline, Uline, Hyatt heirs, and Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto among others.