Chicago Power Poll

These are conversations about the most pressing civic issues in Chicago, hosted by Thom Serafin. We’ll get into what’s trending and why with a panel of newsmakers and news shakers. The Serafin Power Poll is an interactive polling platform that surveys business, civic, media, and political insiders about the attitudes and opinions that shape the moves of the Chicago’s most influential leaders.

NASCAR's Chicago future, the most influential Illinoisans, and the vibe on crime 07/21/2025

The National Guard Debate, Sin Taxes, and Transit's Fiscal Cliff 06/16/2025

Pope Leo XIV's hometown, snap curfews, and funding freezes 05/19/2025

The tangle of tariffs, Chicago exits, and the EV averse 04/21/2025

The Mayor goes to Washington, Trump's report card, and "so long" cell phones 03/17/2025

Blago's pardon, the penny's demise, and Kendrick Lamar's halftime score 02/17/2025

Madigan's big bet, the burning in California, and Panama's canal? 01/20/2025

DOGE daylight, birthright citizens, and Durbin for Senate? 12/16/2024

Pritzker's next move, Chicago's budget game, and Illinois' Trump-effect 11/18/2024

The CTU Power Grab, Hybrid Work Hype, and the Bears in the Playoffs? 10/21/2024

Shotspotter, CPS turmoil, and CTA ghost trains 09/30/2024

Chicago's DNC grade, its MVP, and Bears in the playoffs? 09/03/2024

A Presidential Age Cap, Chicago's Worst Expressway, and Remembering Ann Lurie 07/15/2024

Chicago curfew, the GOP V-P, and a very "crowded" summer 06/15/2024

The DNC, cicadas & "AI", oh my! 05/20/2024

Caitlin Clark Fever, grading Chicago leadership, and the dominant issue for voters 04/22/2024

The Bears dome on the lake, banning TikTok, and voter apathy 03/26/2024

Chicago's most powerful union, the Sox & the '78', and grading the city's economy 02/18/2024

The migrant crisis, the Iowa caucus, and the Bears ‘24 draft 01/15/2024

Chicago Power Poll 01/10/2024