J.B. Pritzker
publication date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (part of July 2023)
category: 
Government
clue: So many leaders of a particular state have been convicted on corruption charges that a running joke refers to the state prison having a "Governor's Suite." A few years ago, residents of that state elected a global hotel chain magnate to be their new leader, perhaps hoping that he'll avoid staying in such shabby conditions.
explanation: Four of the previous seven governors of Illinois served time in prison for corruption. Pritzker, who was elected in 2018, is a member of the wealthy Pritzker family that owns the Hyatt hotel chain. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Richard Slominsky, and Erik Bates
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