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Republican mega-donor says it’s time to ‘move on’ from Trump

‘For a litany of reasons, I think it’s time to move on to the next generation,’ Citadel hedge fund manager Ken Griffin says

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Ken Griffin, GOP megadonor, throws support behind Ron DeSantis for 2024

Griffin previously ruled out supporting Trump for another presidential bid.

Axios · Nov 6, 2022

Billionaire Gov. Pritzker uses trust to skirt contribution limits in Illinois Supreme Court races

CHICAGO — Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is using his personal trust fund to circumvent contribution limits in two races that will determine whether his party maintains its 4-3 majority on the Illinois Supreme Court.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 2, 2022

‘It was opportunistic in the best sense’: how the US constitution inspired an exhibition

After a frenzied auction, a rare first printing of the US constitution was lent to a museum in Arkansas where it’s led to an exhibition on democracy

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2022

Group owned by billionaire who funded failed Chelsea takeover bid buys Boohoo shares

Ken Griffin has one of the richest men in the world

Manchester Evening News · Jul 6, 2022

Group owned by one of the world's richest men snaps up Boohoo shares

Ken Griffin has an estimated net worth of £21bn

Birmingham Post · Jul 6, 2022

‘Value’ proposition: Ex-CEO on how Chicago can woo new jobs

In light of employers moving in and out of Chicago, Harry Kraemer Jr. weighs in on what’s important to corporate leaders and how the city’s boosters can appeal to them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2022

Griffin blows nearly $418 per vote for Irvin’s doomed campaign for governor — worst political investment in Illinois history

Richard Uihlein, another billionaire GOP megadonor, saw much better returns for his buy-in to state Sen. Darren Bailey’s winning campaign, at a rate of about $38 per vote.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2022

Afternoon Edition: June 29, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022

Whiffin’ with Griffin? Departing hedge-fund billionaire 0 for 4 in Tuesday’s contested GOP primary races

It’s unclear if Griffin will continue his heavy spending in Illinois politics after he and his Citadel hedge fund have packed up and left for Miami. But what was obvious was that his latest big bet on elections in this state was a big failure, up and down the ballot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022