Derek Eder
@derekeder.com
Civic tech builder in Chicago. Partner at DataMade, President Emeritus at Chi Hack Night & Oak Park Village Trustee. Entrepreneur, developer, civic technology leader, climate advocate and public servant. he/him
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Derek Eder for Oak Park Village Trustee
Today I am officially launching my campaign for Oak Park Village Trustee. Last year, I was appointed to the Board as a climate champion, civic technologist, and progressive. Since then, I have champio...
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Today I am officially launching my campaign for Oak Park Village Trustee!
My priorities will be climate action, making data-driven decisions, collaboration with other local govs, and progressive values.
Read more: derekeder.com/blog/derek-f...
My priorities will be climate action, making data-driven decisions, collaboration with other local govs, and progressive values.
Read more: derekeder.com/blog/derek-f...
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The @chicagodpd.bsky.social just opened up another ChiBlockBuilder round with 473 lots for sale!
DataMade has partnered with the City since 2014 to help market and sell over a thousand city owned vacant lots back to residents.
Browse and apply here: chiblockbuilder.com/apply
DataMade has partnered with the City since 2014 to help market and sell over a thousand city owned vacant lots back to residents.
Browse and apply here: chiblockbuilder.com/apply
| ChiBlockBuilder
Browse all City-owned vacant surplus property. This map seeks to increase transparency and to support residents in creating plans for their neighborhoods.
chiblockbuilder.com
October 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
The @chicagodpd.bsky.social just opened up another ChiBlockBuilder round with 473 lots for sale!
DataMade has partnered with the City since 2014 to help market and sell over a thousand city owned vacant lots back to residents.
Browse and apply here: chiblockbuilder.com/apply
DataMade has partnered with the City since 2014 to help market and sell over a thousand city owned vacant lots back to residents.
Browse and apply here: chiblockbuilder.com/apply
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If I was in Oak Park I would vote for Derek he is awesome. And then I would visit the Oak Park bakery and get a tasty treat.
Today I am officially launching my campaign for Oak Park Village Trustee!
My priorities will be climate action, making data-driven decisions, collaboration with other local govs, and progressive values.
Read more: derekeder.com/blog/derek-f...
My priorities will be climate action, making data-driven decisions, collaboration with other local govs, and progressive values.
Read more: derekeder.com/blog/derek-f...
Derek Eder for Oak Park Village Trustee
Today I am officially launching my campaign for Oak Park Village Trustee. Last year, I was appointed to the Board as a climate champion, civic technologist, and progressive. Since then, I have champio...
derekeder.com
October 1, 2026 at 2:09 PM
If I was in Oak Park I would vote for Derek he is awesome. And then I would visit the Oak Park bakery and get a tasty treat.
Reposted by Derek Eder
Chicagoland friends and beyond: Derek has been Doing The Work for over a decade. Can't wait for him to win this campaign and bring his experience, collaboration, and values to this office.
Today I am officially launching my campaign for Oak Park Village Trustee!
My priorities will be climate action, making data-driven decisions, collaboration with other local govs, and progressive values.
Read more: derekeder.com/blog/derek-f...
My priorities will be climate action, making data-driven decisions, collaboration with other local govs, and progressive values.
Read more: derekeder.com/blog/derek-f...
Derek Eder for Oak Park Village Trustee
Today I am officially launching my campaign for Oak Park Village Trustee. Last year, I was appointed to the Board as a climate champion, civic technologist, and progressive. Since then, I have champio...
derekeder.com
October 1, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Chicagoland friends and beyond: Derek has been Doing The Work for over a decade. Can't wait for him to win this campaign and bring his experience, collaboration, and values to this office.
Today I am officially launching my campaign for Oak Park Village Trustee!
My priorities will be climate action, making data-driven decisions, collaboration with other local govs, and progressive values.
Read more: derekeder.com/blog/derek-f...
My priorities will be climate action, making data-driven decisions, collaboration with other local govs, and progressive values.
Read more: derekeder.com/blog/derek-f...
Derek Eder for Oak Park Village Trustee
Today I am officially launching my campaign for Oak Park Village Trustee. Last year, I was appointed to the Board as a climate champion, civic technologist, and progressive. Since then, I have champio...
derekeder.com
October 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Today I am officially launching my campaign for Oak Park Village Trustee!
My priorities will be climate action, making data-driven decisions, collaboration with other local govs, and progressive values.
Read more: derekeder.com/blog/derek-f...
My priorities will be climate action, making data-driven decisions, collaboration with other local govs, and progressive values.
Read more: derekeder.com/blog/derek-f...
A great weekend for meeting with residents and collecting petition signatures to get on the ballot for April 6!
I've collected 635 signatures, meeting the minimum required to get on the ballot. I'll keep going and turn in the maximum allowed.
Thank you to all my petition gathering volunteers!
I've collected 635 signatures, meeting the minimum required to get on the ballot. I'll keep going and turn in the maximum allowed.
Thank you to all my petition gathering volunteers!
September 29, 2026 at 3:28 PM
A great weekend for meeting with residents and collecting petition signatures to get on the ballot for April 6!
I've collected 635 signatures, meeting the minimum required to get on the ballot. I'll keep going and turn in the maximum allowed.
Thank you to all my petition gathering volunteers!
I've collected 635 signatures, meeting the minimum required to get on the ballot. I'll keep going and turn in the maximum allowed.
Thank you to all my petition gathering volunteers!
The @injusticewatch.org Cook County Judicial Guide is out for the Nov elections!
My company @datamade.us built the website!
2026retention.injusticewatch.org
My company @datamade.us built the website!
2026retention.injusticewatch.org
Cook County November 2026 Judicial Election Guide
Injustice Watch's guide to the November 2026 Cook County judicial elections.
2026retention.injusticewatch.org
September 24, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The @injusticewatch.org Cook County Judicial Guide is out for the Nov elections!
My company @datamade.us built the website!
2026retention.injusticewatch.org
My company @datamade.us built the website!
2026retention.injusticewatch.org
Amazing news from our neighbors in Berwyn: they have cancelled their contract with Flock!
I voted to cancel Flock in Oak Park last year. Since then many other municipalities have followed suit.
I voted to cancel Flock in Oak Park last year. Since then many other municipalities have followed suit.
September 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Amazing news from our neighbors in Berwyn: they have cancelled their contract with Flock!
I voted to cancel Flock in Oak Park last year. Since then many other municipalities have followed suit.
I voted to cancel Flock in Oak Park last year. Since then many other municipalities have followed suit.
Tomorrow night we will be celebrating the 700th Chi Hack Night with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi!
Fritz changed the Assessor's Office from being opaque, unfair, and antiquated to one rooted in transparency, fairness and equity. This will be one for the books!
chihacknight.org/events/2026/...
Fritz changed the Assessor's Office from being opaque, unfair, and antiquated to one rooted in transparency, fairness and equity. This will be one for the books!
chihacknight.org/events/2026/...
In-person and Online: Cook County Assessor (700th Chi Hack Night!) - Chi Hack Night
In 2019, at his first Chi Hack Night, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi committed to building a fairer, and transparent property assessment system. Seven years later, join Fritz for a look at how data ...
chihacknight.org
September 21, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Tomorrow night we will be celebrating the 700th Chi Hack Night with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi!
Fritz changed the Assessor's Office from being opaque, unfair, and antiquated to one rooted in transparency, fairness and equity. This will be one for the books!
chihacknight.org/events/2026/...
Fritz changed the Assessor's Office from being opaque, unfair, and antiquated to one rooted in transparency, fairness and equity. This will be one for the books!
chihacknight.org/events/2026/...
ilsolarmap.com UPDATE: In the last 4 months, 783 MW of solar across 6,605 projects have been energized in the State of Illinois, bringing the total to 7,340 MW.
September 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
ilsolarmap.com UPDATE: In the last 4 months, 783 MW of solar across 6,605 projects have been energized in the State of Illinois, bringing the total to 7,340 MW.
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Another must-read from @ftrain.com, a profoundly informed (and undeceived) writer on all things A.I.
(n.b. Paul is an Ellie award-winning writer, an entrepreneur and businessman, an insightful theorist of the internet of the olden time, etc. etc.)
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/o...
(n.b. Paul is an Ellie award-winning writer, an entrepreneur and businessman, an insightful theorist of the internet of the olden time, etc. etc.)
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/o...
Opinion | A.I. Slopware Is Everywhere Now. Nobody Is Using It. (Gift Article)
Just because A.I. is revolutionizing coding, doesn’t mean it will automatically revolutionize our apps.
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Another must-read from @ftrain.com, a profoundly informed (and undeceived) writer on all things A.I.
(n.b. Paul is an Ellie award-winning writer, an entrepreneur and businessman, an insightful theorist of the internet of the olden time, etc. etc.)
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/o...
(n.b. Paul is an Ellie award-winning writer, an entrepreneur and businessman, an insightful theorist of the internet of the olden time, etc. etc.)
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/o...
Thanks @icstars-chicago.bsky.social for having me at the iOpener conference!
Here's me giving my talk "We Don't Have to Build the Panopticon: Curtailing Surveillance at the Local Level" about voting to cancel Flock in Oak Park.
Here's me giving my talk "We Don't Have to Build the Panopticon: Curtailing Surveillance at the Local Level" about voting to cancel Flock in Oak Park.
August 28, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Thanks @icstars-chicago.bsky.social for having me at the iOpener conference!
Here's me giving my talk "We Don't Have to Build the Panopticon: Curtailing Surveillance at the Local Level" about voting to cancel Flock in Oak Park.
Here's me giving my talk "We Don't Have to Build the Panopticon: Curtailing Surveillance at the Local Level" about voting to cancel Flock in Oak Park.
Caught the blood moon (lunar eclipse) through my telescope last night
August 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Caught the blood moon (lunar eclipse) through my telescope last night
Tomorrow I'll be giving a talk titled: "We Don't Have to Build the Panopticon: Curtailing Surveillance at the Local Level" about voting to cancel Flock in Oak Park
www.icstars.org/event/chicag...
www.icstars.org/event/chicag...
Chicago: iOpener Conference 2026 - i.c.stars
Join iOpener Chicago 2026 for cutting-edge insights, networking, and discussions on the latest trends and innovations in technology.
www.icstars.org
August 18, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Tomorrow I'll be giving a talk titled: "We Don't Have to Build the Panopticon: Curtailing Surveillance at the Local Level" about voting to cancel Flock in Oak Park
www.icstars.org/event/chicag...
www.icstars.org/event/chicag...
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A federal judge ruled that Oak Park’s ordinance requiring new buildings and residences to be all electric rather than run by fossil fuels is not preempted by a federal law, rejecting a legal challenge from the natural gas industry.
Federal court upholds Oak Park ordinance requiring new buildings be all electric
www.chicagotribune.com
August 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM
A federal judge ruled that Oak Park’s ordinance requiring new buildings and residences to be all electric rather than run by fossil fuels is not preempted by a federal law, rejecting a legal challenge from the natural gas industry.
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Massive thanks to Chicagoland officials Daniel Biss, Kim Stone, Derek Eder, and Jonathan Nieuwsma for joining us, and to Windfree Solar Cafe for hosting. ⭐️
July 30, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Massive thanks to Chicagoland officials Daniel Biss, Kim Stone, Derek Eder, and Jonathan Nieuwsma for joining us, and to Windfree Solar Cafe for hosting. ⭐️
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Insane new research. Scientists gave asthma patients free electric stoves to replace their gas stoves, then checked to see if symptoms improved.
Not only did symptoms improve, ditching gas was *better than medicine.*
Details in today's newsletter: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/electric-s...
Not only did symptoms improve, ditching gas was *better than medicine.*
Details in today's newsletter: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/electric-s...
Researchers used electric stoves to treat asthma. It worked.
The latest evidence that gas is bad for your health.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
July 23, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Insane new research. Scientists gave asthma patients free electric stoves to replace their gas stoves, then checked to see if symptoms improved.
Not only did symptoms improve, ditching gas was *better than medicine.*
Details in today's newsletter: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/electric-s...
Not only did symptoms improve, ditching gas was *better than medicine.*
Details in today's newsletter: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/electric-s...
The Oak Park Village Board voted 6-0 on my motion to draft a policy to end the practice of pretext police stops: pulling over drivers for non-safety related reasons like broken tail lights, missing registrations, or failing to properly use a turn signal
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/22/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/22/o...
Oak Park officials move toward restricting police stops for minor equipment infractions
Officials in Oak Park are eying a policy that would restrict police traffic stops related to vehicle equipment violations.
www.chicagotribune.com
July 23, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The Oak Park Village Board voted 6-0 on my motion to draft a policy to end the practice of pretext police stops: pulling over drivers for non-safety related reasons like broken tail lights, missing registrations, or failing to properly use a turn signal
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/22/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/22/o...
See everyone tomorrow!
Tomorrow is the day! 🌎
As part of Chicago Climate Week, join Run On Climate for Getting to Zero Emissions, a conversation on how local leaders can advance bold climate solutions and build zero-emission communities.
Register here: luma.com/321hr681 🌿
As part of Chicago Climate Week, join Run On Climate for Getting to Zero Emissions, a conversation on how local leaders can advance bold climate solutions and build zero-emission communities.
Register here: luma.com/321hr681 🌿
July 21, 2026 at 8:04 PM
See everyone tomorrow!
Oak Park will have a vote on 7/28 to eliminate single family zoning.
As I've done with other big issues, I've researched the topic thoroughly and done my best to explain it and my position: I'm in favor, as long as we also update our inclusionary housing ordinance.
derekeder.com/blog/afforda...
As I've done with other big issues, I've researched the topic thoroughly and done my best to explain it and my position: I'm in favor, as long as we also update our inclusionary housing ordinance.
derekeder.com/blog/afforda...
What can we do about the affordability crisis in Oak Park?
As we discuss what the Village of Oak Park can do to address affordability, it is important to look at the big picture and understand what is ultimately driving this national crisis: rising inequality...
derekeder.com
July 20, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Oak Park will have a vote on 7/28 to eliminate single family zoning.
As I've done with other big issues, I've researched the topic thoroughly and done my best to explain it and my position: I'm in favor, as long as we also update our inclusionary housing ordinance.
derekeder.com/blog/afforda...
As I've done with other big issues, I've researched the topic thoroughly and done my best to explain it and my position: I'm in favor, as long as we also update our inclusionary housing ordinance.
derekeder.com/blog/afforda...
Its not every day you get to hold an olympic medal. Congrats to Oak Park Olympic medalist Emery Lehman! www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/23/o...
Oak Park presents first ever Key to the Village to Olympic skater Emery Lehman
Emery Lehman, an Oak Park native, received the key to the village of Oak Park on Tuesday.
www.chicagotribune.com
May 28, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Its not every day you get to hold an olympic medal. Congrats to Oak Park Olympic medalist Emery Lehman! www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/23/o...
New data for ilsolarmap.com
In the last 3 months, an additional 892 MW of solar have been energized in Illinois, bringing the total to 6,557 MW.
Despite the expiration of the 30% Clean Energy Tax Credit in 2025, solar projects continue to be deployed across the state at a record pace.
In the last 3 months, an additional 892 MW of solar have been energized in Illinois, bringing the total to 6,557 MW.
Despite the expiration of the 30% Clean Energy Tax Credit in 2025, solar projects continue to be deployed across the state at a record pace.
May 27, 2026 at 10:11 PM
New data for ilsolarmap.com
In the last 3 months, an additional 892 MW of solar have been energized in Illinois, bringing the total to 6,557 MW.
Despite the expiration of the 30% Clean Energy Tax Credit in 2025, solar projects continue to be deployed across the state at a record pace.
In the last 3 months, an additional 892 MW of solar have been energized in Illinois, bringing the total to 6,557 MW.
Despite the expiration of the 30% Clean Energy Tax Credit in 2025, solar projects continue to be deployed across the state at a record pace.
Tonight I'll be hosting @chihacknight.org ! We'll be hearing a presentation on data visualizations tracking the Artemis II moon mission. Tune in at 7pm CST! chihacknight.org/events/2026/...
Online: Building an Artemis Tracker - Chi Hack Night
On April 2nd, 2026, the Artemis II mission sent the first humans to orbit the moon since the Apollo missions. In a sea of constantly changing, polarizing and attention grabbing headlines, the four ast...
chihacknight.org
May 26, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Tonight I'll be hosting @chihacknight.org ! We'll be hearing a presentation on data visualizations tracking the Artemis II moon mission. Tune in at 7pm CST! chihacknight.org/events/2026/...
Reposted by Derek Eder
Join us online tonight at 7pm to hear from @derekeder.com! He’ll discuss what he’s learned in his first 10 months as a local legislator for the Village of Oak Park and how his Chi Hack Night and civic tech experience has prepared him and translated into policymaking. chihacknight.org/events/2026/...
Online: Life as a Local Legislator - Chi Hack Night
In June 2025, Derek Eder was appointed to be a Trustee for the Village of Oak Park, a suburb west of Chicago with 54,000 residents known for being ethnically diverse and socially liberal. Derek will t...
chihacknight.org
April 7, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Join us online tonight at 7pm to hear from @derekeder.com! He’ll discuss what he’s learned in his first 10 months as a local legislator for the Village of Oak Park and how his Chi Hack Night and civic tech experience has prepared him and translated into policymaking. chihacknight.org/events/2026/...
a fresh dose of hope from Rebecca Solnit
I got to talk to one of my north stars last night, and he posted the conversation this morning. So many thanks, @anandwrites.bsky.social .
Stop despairing. Start building
My conversation with Rebecca Solnit
the.ink
March 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
a fresh dose of hope from Rebecca Solnit
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As of Sunday night, 162,769 ballots have been counted for the early vote and vote by mail in Chicago.
Early vote is pacing +64% above 2022 and +53% ahead of 2018.
Turnout already exceeds 17% in the 47th & 48th wards!
michaelmclean.me/chicago-earl...
Source: FOIA
Early vote is pacing +64% above 2022 and +53% ahead of 2018.
Turnout already exceeds 17% in the 47th & 48th wards!
michaelmclean.me/chicago-earl...
Source: FOIA
March 17, 2026 at 1:43 AM
As of Sunday night, 162,769 ballots have been counted for the early vote and vote by mail in Chicago.
Early vote is pacing +64% above 2022 and +53% ahead of 2018.
Turnout already exceeds 17% in the 47th & 48th wards!
michaelmclean.me/chicago-earl...
Source: FOIA
Early vote is pacing +64% above 2022 and +53% ahead of 2018.
Turnout already exceeds 17% in the 47th & 48th wards!
michaelmclean.me/chicago-earl...
Source: FOIA