Week in Review: Mayoral Hopefuls File Signatures; Johnson Unveils Budget Proposal


The leaves are falling, and you know what that means? It’s budget season in Chicago. 

Mayor Brandon Johnson revives his plan for a corporate head tax, despite strong City Council opposition.

Candidates for U.S. Senate make their pitch to voters in a WTTW News forum as early voting expands across Cook County. 

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Meanwhile, a campus reckoning on sexual assault comes to UChicago and Loyola.

Six police districts are set to test a ShotSpotter replacement.

And mayoral hopefuls line up to get their name on February’s ballot.

Guests:

Heather Cherone, WTTW News

Sophie Sherry, Chicago Sun-Times

Sasha-Ann Simons, WBEZ Chicago

Alex Nitkin, Illinois Answers Project


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