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Location: Chicago | Net Worth: $4.80 B
Location: Chicago | Net Worth: $4.80 B
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Foreseeing a slowdown for the American economy in the coming months, Sam’s been chucking property recently, including disposing of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago for $112M and the Illinois Center for $376M last year. His Equity Group Investments bought a majority share in Ardent Health Services in 2015 for $475M. Sam likes to ski, play racquetball and ride motorcycles.