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Olivia Olander

@olivia0.bsky.social

chicago tribune reporter chicagotribune.com/author/olivia-olander

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Michael Hawthorne@scribeguy.bsky.social · 4mo ago

New policy pushed by @govpritzker.illinois.gov would loosen zoning restrictions that currently limit the residential density allowed on a given lot, @olivia0.bsky.social writes. "And, supporters say, open the door to new multifamily buildings across the state."

Gov. JB Pritzker’s ambitious housing plan for Illinois: More four-flats, looser rules

A cornerstone initiative from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker would loosen zoning restrictions for multiunit buildings, drawing excitement from housing advocates but concerns from local officials.

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Olivia Olander@olivia0.bsky.social · 4mo ago

NEW: I wrote about Gov. JB Pritzker’s ambitious, abundance-coded housing plan. 4 units on basically any standard size Chicago residential lot? ADUs? Looser parking minimums? potentially yes, in our backyard >> www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/12/j...

Gov. JB Pritzker’s ambitious housing plan for Illinois: More four-flats, looser rules

A cornerstone initiative from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker would loosen zoning restrictions for multiunit buildings, drawing excitement from housing advocates but concerns from local officials.

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Olivia Olander@olivia0.bsky.social · 4mo ago

NEW: I wrote about Gov. JB Pritzker’s ambitious, abundance-coded housing plan. 4 units on basically any standard size Chicago residential lot? ADUs? Looser parking minimums? potentially yes, in our backyard >> www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/12/j...

Gov. JB Pritzker’s ambitious housing plan for Illinois: More four-flats, looser rules

A cornerstone initiative from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker would loosen zoning restrictions for multiunit buildings, drawing excitement from housing advocates but concerns from local officials.

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Jake Sheridan@jake-sheridan.bsky.social · 5mo ago

This is a big deal — money is playing a bigger role in who Chicago sends to Congress than ever before. And that money is in a lot of ways trying to hide itself. Read our story here (again, gift link!): www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/13/c...

Unprecedented $62 million shapes Chicago-area congressional primaries, some decry ‘highest bidder’ politics

The four most competitive Democratic congressional primaries in Illinois has witnessed a massive influx of cash from direct campaign contributions and outside political action committee spending.

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Jake Sheridan@jake-sheridan.bsky.social · 5mo ago

And the outside spending is driven largely by groups tied to AI/crypto (around $6 million) and super PACs that are or appear to be tied to AIPAC (at least $19 million). Outside spending for and against in total (4/5):

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Jake Sheridan@jake-sheridan.bsky.social · 5mo ago

That spending is in part driven by the huge number of candidates raising a ton in individual contributions. Some of those big individual fundraisers have gotten a large amount of money from people who contributed to AIPAC or its affiliate (as much as 67%). The top contribution recipients (3/5):

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Jake Sheridan@jake-sheridan.bsky.social · 5mo ago

NEW: An unprecedented $62 million is pouring into Chicago's four competitive Democratic Congressional primaries. That's about $30.4 million in campaign contributions and $31.4 million in outside spending so far. With @olivia0.bsky.social (gift link, 1/5): www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/13/c...

Unprecedented $62 million shapes Chicago-area congressional primaries, some decry ‘highest bidder’ politics

The four most competitive Democratic congressional primaries in Illinois has witnessed a massive influx of cash from direct campaign contributions and outside political action committee spending.

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Chicago Tribune Sports@chicagosports.bsky.social · 6mo ago

As Indiana and Illinois lawmakers spar over where the Bears should build a new stadium, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledged the team’s next home is unlikely to be within Chicago’s city limits. “They gave the old college try.” @olivia0.bsky.social's story.

Gov. JB Pritzker suggests no matter how Indiana vs. Illinois fight goes, new Bears home won’t be in Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said, “I think we’re down to the question of whether they’re going to build in Arlington Heights or they’re going to build something in the state of Indiana.&#…

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Gregory Pratt@royalpratt.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Millions raised fuel fierce fights for 5 open Illinois congressional seats ahead of March primary. Story by @olivia0.bsky.social RobertMcCoppin and Jack O’Connor www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/02/i...

Millions raised fuel fierce fights for 5 open Illinois congressional seats ahead of March primary

The five heavily blue congressional districts that span from Algonquin through parts of Chicago and down to Danville have nearly four dozen Democrats competing to replace three retiring members of …

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Gregory Pratt@royalpratt.bsky.social · 8mo ago

‘Still imprisoned in his mind.’ Illinois exonerees struggle without support after wrongful convictions. Good story from @olivia0.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/04/i...

‘Still imprisoned in his mind.’ Illinois exonerees struggle without support after wrongful convictions.

Paul Terry’s struggle is a stark example of a problem Illinois has yet to confront meaningfully: what happens to people after the state’s judicial system admits it wrongfully took their freed…

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Jared Rutecki@jaredrutecki.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Chicago Tonight | Week in Review: Transit Funding Package; Feds Charge Anti-ICE Protesters, with Madison Savedra, @rick-pearson.bsky.social @olivia0.bsky.social @bpopetv.bsky.social & host @ndblumberg.bsky.social news.wttw.com/2025/10/31/w...

Week in Review: Transit Funding Package; Feds Charge Anti-ICE Protesters

State lawmakers ride to the rescue for Chicago-area public transit. And federal prosecutors file charges against anti-immigration enforcement protesters.

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Amanda Kaschube@amandakaschube.bsky.social · 11mo ago

As Trump’s federal agents continue raiding homes and businesses and marching on city streets to crack down on illegal immigration, many members of Illinois’ legislative branch — typically confined to the guardrails of government — have shifted into rabble-rouser mode. 📝 @olivia0.bsky.social

Illinois Democratic lawmakers take on activist role amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown

Illinois lawmakers have reaccelerated their activist origins as they find themselves unable to change things from within and have no role in broader immigration policy-making.

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Gregory Pratt@royalpratt.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Illinois Democratic lawmakers take on activist role amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown. A profile of these times from @olivia0.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/06/i...

Illinois Democratic lawmakers take on activist role amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown

Illinois lawmakers have reaccelerated their activist origins as they find themselves unable to change things from within and have no role in broader immigration policy-making.

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Chicago Tribune Sports@chicagosports.bsky.social · last yr.

The Bears' stadium efforts ran out of time in Springfield, but a suburban lawmaker said a deal was "super close and just ran out of time." 📝 @olivia0.bsky.social

Chicago Bears’ stadium efforts run out of time in Springfield, but suburban lawmaker says deal was close

The Illinois General Assembly approached a deal on related property tax legislation, Rep. Mary Beth Canty said, widely seen as easing a potential Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights.

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John Chase@johnchase.bsky.social · last yr.

@katmabu.bsky.social is running for 9th dist in IL to replace @schakowsky.house.gov. But many with more local connections will soon join the race. A look at the burgeoning campaign and new details about Kat from @olivia0.bsky.social and @danvock.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/12/9...

Democratic digital creator likely facing field of local politicians to succeed US Rep. Jan Schakowsky

In 9th Congressional District race, digital creator Kat Abughazaleh has an unconventional campaign but is already facing more traditional, grassroots candidates.

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Gregory Pratt@royalpratt.bsky.social · last yr.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s $300M proposal seeks to attract developers to abandoned sites that now draw only vandals. @jeremygorner.bsky.social @olivia0.bsky.social report www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/10/s...

Gov. JB Pritzker’s $300M proposal seeks to attract developers to abandoned sites that now draw only vandals

Gov. JB Pritzker announced a $300 million pitch in February to make an old prison site and four other vacated state properties ready for economic development.

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John Chase@johnchase.bsky.social · last yr.

Citizens are ramping up their political activity in response to the early days of the new Trump admin. Republicans got a backlash at town halls. There’s also dissatisfaction over inaction from Democrats. By @danvock.bsky.social and @olivia0.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/09/s...

‘Something should be done’: Illinois Democratic lawmakers hear from public frustrated about President Donald Trump’s initiatives

Although Democrats are out of power in D.C., anxious Illinoisans want lawmakers to step up to block Donald Trump initiatives.

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Dan Vock@danvock.bsky.social · last yr.

My story with @olivia0.bsky.social on the growing activism of Chicago area residents upset by Trump’s actions, and how elected Democrats are responding

Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com · last yr.

There’s a palpable dissatisfaction over inaction from rank-and-file Democrats. And those lawmakers are facing constituents of their own who are anxious, especially as their representatives increasingly plead powerlessness to block the new administration’s actions.

Gregory Pratt@royalpratt.bsky.social · last yr.

People with developmental disabilities can wait years for community placements, state records show. An important story from @olivia0.bsky.social and @jeremygorner.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/03/s...

People with developmental disabilities can wait years for community placements, state records show

Across Illinois’ seven remaining state operated facilities for people with developmental disabilities, more than 200 were seeking placement elsewhere as of last month.

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John Chase@johnchase.bsky.social · last yr.

While advocates give @govpritzker.illinois.gov credit for putting more attn on moving folks from larger state-operated develop cntrs to smaller homes, the fights for placement underscore ongoing struggles. By @olivia0.bsky.social and @jeremygorner.bsky.social: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/03/s...

People with developmental disabilities can wait years for community placements, state records show

Across Illinois’ seven remaining state operated facilities for people with developmental disabilities, more than 200 were seeking placement elsewhere as of last month.

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Jared Rutecki@jaredrutecki.bsky.social · 2y ago

Chicago Tonight | The Week in Review: Donald Trump Returns to the White House; Bears Hire New Head Coach, with @dmihalopoulos.bsky.social @bpopetv.bsky.social @olivia0.bsky.social @lynnsweet.bsky.social & host @amandavinicky.bsky.social news.wttw.com/2025/01/24/w...

Week in Review: Donald Trump Returns to the White House; Bears Hire New Head Coach

Donald Trump returns to the White House and immediately exercises his executive powers. And the Chicago Bears name a new head coach.

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Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com · 2y ago

Videos shared on social media showed a crane bring down a wall, causing white granular material to spill into the river and bring protective netting down with it. As it hit the water’s surface, the debris produced a dusty cloud and then settled, floating on the river as cranes ground to a halt.

Debris from Freedom Center demolition falls into the river at Bally’s casino site

Conservationists alarmed as winds blew debris into floating gardens of the Wild Mile; cleanup underway.

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Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com · 2y ago

Update: Amazon delivery drivers in Skokie and six other facilities go on strike. “If your package is delayed during the holidays, you can blame Amazon’s insatiable greed,” Teamsters president Sean O’Brien said in the news release.

Amazon delivery drivers in Skokie and six other facilities go on strike Thursday

The walkout at the Skokie delivery station and six other facilities nationwide is set to begin at 5 a.m., with workers at other Amazon locations “prepared to join them,” the Teamsters said in a new…

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Chicago Tribune@chicagotribune.com · 2y ago

Hundreds of drivers at an Amazon facility in Skokie are planning to strike Thursday morning, potentially disrupting holiday deliveries in an effort to get the online retailing giant to recognize their affiliation with the Teamsters union and negotiate a labor contract.

Amazon delivery drivers in Skokie and six other facilities set to strike Thursday

The walkout at the Skokie delivery station and six other facilities nationwide is set to begin at 5 a.m., with workers at other Amazon locations “prepared to join them,” the Teamsters said in a new…

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Olivia Olander@olivia0.bsky.social · 2y ago

Grubhub is expected to pay $25 million and stop practices including tacking on "junk fees" to orders, FTC Chair Lina Khan announced downtown yesterday. Most of that $$$$ will go back to customers, drivers and restaurants, the FTC said. @chicagotribune.com www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/17/g...

Grubhub agrees to pay $25 million to settle claims it misled customers, restaurants and drivers

Grubhub has agreed to pay $25 million and stop alleged practices including misleading consumers on feeds under a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

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