Pritzker, Republicans React After Ken Griffin Announces Citadel's Move to Miami

Already facing criticism from Republican opponents for businesses leaving Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is under more scrutiny after billionaire Ken...

June 29, 2022
2:02 AM

Already facing criticism from Republican opponents for businesses leaving Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is under more scrutiny after billionaire Ken Griffin announced that his investment firm Citadel will move from Chicago. Griffin, the state's richest man, made the announcement in a letter to employees on Thursday, revealing that the company will move to Florida after more than 30 years in Illinois. 'Miami is a vibrant, growing metropolis that embodies the American dream. I am excited to have recently moved to Miami with my family, and look forward to rapidly expanding Citadel in a city so rich in diversity and abounding with energy.