Serafin Power Poll: Respondents Split on Speaker’s Future
As we close out the beast of a year that was 2020, the Illinois House of Representatives is looking at the potential of new leadership, we’re watching our healthcare workers and most vulnerable get vaccinated and we’re all looking forward to a better year.
Politico Illinois Playbook Covers The Serafin Virtual Holiday Party
The annual Serafin holiday party at Butch McGuire’s was replaced with a video Tuesday night and all the usual characters popped in, including political operative Richard Streetman singing a rendition of “Let It Snow” — with the lyrics switched to “stay at home, stay at home, stay at home!”
6 Months to 1 Year Until We’re Back to Normal
This month we asked Power Poll members their opinions on the election results, how they’ll be spending the Thanksgiving holiday and when they think the COVID nightmare will end.
COVID Most Important Consideration at Ballot Box
Power Poll members voting early, either by mail or in person. Election Day is right around the corner, bringing with it the results of the presidential contest as well as …
Will voters pass Pritzker’s tax plan?
The third quarter of this messy 2020 is rapidly ending and for many it feels like the only thing to look forward to is Cubs & White Sox playoff baseball! …
Slow the Spread of COVID-19 with Mask Fines
From quarantine orders, mask mandates and shuttered offices, it’s undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost every aspect of our daily lives. With no end to the pandemic in …
Strong Support for Partial Re-Opening Of Schools
As we move into mid-summer, COVID-19 cases are on the rise, school leaders face difficult choices about the fall and Serafin Power Poll members contemplate the most pressing issues facing …
Increased Economic Opportunity is Crucial
Many respondents in the inaugural Serafin Power Poll said increased economic opportunity, and a stronger dialogue about racial inequality, are important steps in addressing questions raised by the death of …