Jason Ervin
Coverage of Jason Ervin in the Nexus archive.
- Mayoral allies snuff out Ald. Beale's bid to ban sweepstakes machines to maximize take from video gambling
Mayor Brandon Johnson's allies defeated Ald. Anthony Beale's attempt to ban sweepstakes machines in Chicago, allowing approximately 7,000 such devices to remain operational. Beale argued the machines compete unfairly with video gambling terminals and avoid city revenue, while opponents, including Ald. Jason Ervin, claimed banning them would harm Black-owned businesses excluded from other legal gambling sectors.
- City Gives Final OK To Buy Greyhound Bus Station
Chicago City Council approved the purchase of the Greyhound bus station at 630 W. Harrison St. for $19.2 million, expanding the Canal/Congress TIF district to fund the acquisition and future improvements. The 38-10 vote followed debates over city finances and transportation access, with some alderpeople opposing the purchase due to budget concerns while others emphasized the need for affordable transit options.