28th ward
Ald. Jason Ervin Wins 4th Term In 28th Ward Office Despite Last-Minute Challenger
“I'm humbled the voters of the 28th Ward have placed their trust in me for another term in such an overwhelming fashion,” Ervin said in a statement.
Back On The Ballot, West Sider Shawn Walker Challenges Ald. Jason Ervin In 28th Ward Election
Disqualified until just a few days before the election, Walker, a construction consultant and community volunteer, hopes to deny Ervin a fourth term in City Council.
By 1 Signature, 28th Ward Challenger Gets Back On Ballot — But Ald. Jason Ervin Vows Appeal
Elections board officials ruled candidate Shawn Walker collected 474 valid signatures — one more than the required minimum.
Ald. Jason Ervin No Longer Running Unopposed After 28th Ward Challenger Added Back To Ballot — For Now
The change could delay early voting in all 50 wards Monday. The election board will make its final determination this week.
West Side Ald. Jason Ervin Unopposed For 4th Term In 28th Ward After All 3 Challengers Kicked Off Ballot
Two candidates did not have enough valid signatures to qualify for the race, and a third withdrew.
How Much Does My Alderman Make? Here’s A Complete List
The highest-paid alderpeople will make $142,772 next year, thanks to a nearly 10 percent raise. The lowest-paid alderperson makes $115,560, by comparison.
City Council’s Black Caucus Offers To Give Up A Ward To Cut A Deal In Redrawn Map Battle
The Black Caucus members have resisted demands to reduce the number of Black-majority wards as the city's map is redrawn. Now, they propose trading one majority Black ward to add a majority Latino ward.
Will Legal Weed Be Delayed? Black Aldermen Force A Vote Next Week Because All Dispensary Owners Are White
“This is a travesty,” said Ald. Jason Ervin, the chair of City Council Black Caucus. “If equity is to be one of our north stars, this is not it."
Ald. Jason Ervin Re-Elected To 3rd Term In 28th Ward
Ald. Ervin faced opposition from three candidates: UIC IT specialist Miguel Bautista, CPS teacher Jasmine Jackson, and registered nurse Beverly Miles.
Despite Efforts To Knock Out Competition, This West Side Alderman Won’t Be The Only Choice On The Ballot This Time
Ald. Jason Ervin will face off against Miguel Bautista, Jasmine Jackson, and Beverly Miles, the Board of Elections ruled.
Every Candidate In This West Side Race Might Get Knocked Off The Ballot (Once Again) — Except The Sitting Alderman
All seven candidates challenging incumbent Ald. Jason Ervin were bounced from the 28th Ward ballot in 2015. This time, four candidates face challenges — could it happen again?
