The Week in Review
Week in Review: Mayoral Hopefuls File Signatures; Johnson Unveils Budget Proposal
Andrew Montequin | October 23, 2026, 6:50 pm
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.
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