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New ChicagoSpeaks data reveal 60% of Chicago residents oppose ICE operations in the city, while 77% say immigrant families' sense of security has been harmed. Views are largely influenced by partisanship.

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Chart titled 'A majority of Chicagoans oppose ICE operations in the city, but Republicans and older adults are more likely to be supportive.' It shows percentages of support, neutrality, and opposition among different groups like Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and age groups for ICE operations in the city. Most groups show major opposition except for Republicans who majority support the operations. Data from a November-December 2025 ChicagoSpeaks survey. Bar chart titled, 'A majority of Chicagoans see immigration enforcement actions as having a negative impact on a range of aspects of community life.' It shows the perceived impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions on various aspects of community life in Chicago. Categories include immigrant families' sense of security, local economy and business, community trust in law enforcement, overall neighborhood stability, public policy effectiveness, and overall sentiment. Each category is divided into percentages showing positive impact, no impact, and negative impact, with a majority viewing the actions having a negative impact. Data from a November-December 2025 ChicagoSpeaks survey. Bar chart, titled 'Support is widespread for documenting ICE activity, offering help to immigrants, and refusing to cooperate with ICE.' It shows varying levels of support, neutrality, and opposition among Chicagoans regarding community cooperation with ICE on various aspects. Includes responses on community enforcement, city policy, resident interactions, and perceptions of ICE's impact on neighborhoods. Data from a November-December 2025 ChicagoSpeaks survey. Bar chart titled, 'Most Chicagoans oppose ICE officers using physical force though Republicans and men are more likely to be supportive.' It shows the views of Chicagoans on ICE using physical force, broken down by political affiliation and gender markers. Percentages represent those who "Support," are "Neutral," or "Oppose." Data from a November-December 2025 ChicagoSpeaks survey.
January 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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U.S. crime fell significantly in 2025. NORC's John Roman sat down with @npr.org to discuss what's behind the decline and what researchers expect next.

Listen to a snippet of the interview below and read the full NPR article at go.norc.org/49jmlCH
January 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Join @hisc.norc.org for a webinar on patient-facing digital health tools Jan 14 at 3 PM ET. Our expert panel will discuss patient engagement, clinical workflow integration, and scaling innovations with AI.

Register today: go.norc.org/4sz6ZkZ
Promotional image for a NORC webinar titled 'Practical Insights About Patient-Facing Digital Health Tools' scheduled for January 14, 2026. The flyer features images of five speakers: Dean Sitlig, Angela Dobes, Aziz Boxwala, Prashilla Dulabh, and Priyanka Desai, from various health and technology sectors. Below the speaker images are their names and titles. To the right is a 'Register Now' button with a QR code.
January 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Smaller subgroups deserve big data attention. Our Center for Panel Survey Sciences presents a case study on oversampling AANHPI respondents showing it can be done, efficiently and effectively. See how AmeriSpeak doubled sample sizes in the 2022 General Social Survey.

Read the research below.
Research Brief titled "Using Probability Panels to Enhance AANHPI Representation in Cross-Sectional Surveys" published by NORC at the University of Chicago. The image shows a formatted research summary with various sections including introduction and GSS-AmeriSpeak Case Study. Dated December 2025. Image from a document titled 'Using Probability Panels to Enhance AANHPI Representation in Cross-Sectional Surveys' detailing the methodology and observations of an AAPI population survey conducted in different cities, discussing motivations, challenges, and distribution of participants. Includes charts and bullet points for clarity. Image of a document titled 'Using Probability Panels to Enhance AANHPI Representation in Cross-Sectional Surveys' The document includes a table comparing baseline and effective sample sizes by AANHPI subgroup in the 2022 GSS study, featuring data on various Asian ethnic groups. This image shows a page from a research brief titled, "Using Probability Panels to Enhance AANHPI Representation in Cross-Sectional Surveys". It includes sections for references, acknowledgements, and an author note, formatted in a typical scholarly style with citations and institutional affiliations.
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Sinton Soalablai joins NORC as a principal research scientist in Education & Child Development. He brings more than 20 years of experience in education policy and teacher workforce development, including service as Palau's minister of education.

Read the full announcement: go.norc.org/4aNHmXl
Sinton Soalablai, principal research scientist in Education and Child Development at NORC, featured in a staff spotlight image with a gray background.
January 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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New AP-NORC poll reveals health care rising as a top priority for Americans in 2026. About 4 in 10 now cite health care issues (up from about one-third last year), while immigration and cost of living remain prominent concerns.

View AP's full coverage: go.norc.org/4r0NxfB
Line graph titled "How Americans' issue priorities have shifted" showing changes in priority for immigration, health care, and living costs from 2018 to 2026. For immigration, a decrease from 75% to 33%; for health care, an increase with spikes around the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020; and for living costs, a steady rise to 33% in 2026. Source: The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Graphic by Simran Parwani. Infographic titled 'Older Americans are more likely to prioritize health care' shows priority levels of U.S. adults by age group for immigration, health care, and inflation/costs in 2026. Each age group (18-29, 30-44, 45-59, 60+ years) displays percentage figures linked with colored lines to the three issues. Health care is highlighted as the top issue for ages 45 and older. Source: The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Graphic by Simran Parwani. Bar chart displaying U.S. adults' views on federal priority for housing costs in 2026 by age group. Overall, 17% of U.S. adults believe it should be a priority. Breakdown: 24% of 18 to 29 year-olds, 17% of 30 to 44 year-olds, 19% of 45 to 59 year-olds, and 12% of those 60+ think so. Source: The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Graphic by Simran Parwani. Line graph showing changes in priority for immigration policy from 2018 to 2026 among U.S. adults by party ID. The graph indicates a decrease from 42% to 31% for Republicans and an increase from 20% to 37% for Democrats. The graph also shows overall U.S. adults' priority on immigration rising slightly from 33% to 35%. Graphic by Simran Parwani.
January 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Four in five Americans are actively supporting their mental health this holiday season, new AmeriSpeak Omnibus data show. Family time and creative hobbies or physical activities top the list.

View the full findings: go.norc.org/4iY6I6R

#OmniBites: Bite-sized insights from the AmeriSpeak Omnibus
Bar chart titled 'Family time is the leading mental health support activity this holiday season', comparing percentages of respondents engaging in various activities for mental health support according to AmeriSpeak Omnibus survey. Activities include spending time with family at 60%, practicing gratitude at 37%, limiting media at 20%, talking to professionals at 10%, participating in activism at 3%, and other activities at 1%. Bar chart showing most common healthy habits among older Americans compared to their younger peers, focusing on time with family and friends, hobbies, being present, volunteering, and supporting mental health. Data from AmeriSpeak Omnibus poll conducted October 10-12, 2025. Bar graph showing the percentage of Americans planning to spend time with family, friends, or community during the holiday season, categorized by income brackets. From AmeriSpeak Omnibus data: less than $30K at 54%, $30K-$60K at 56%, and $60K-$100K at 63%. Bar chart showing percentages of different racial groups likely to volunteer. NH White at 32%, NH Black 20%, Hispanic 15%, and All Other 13%. Data from AmeriSpeak Omnibus, surveyed 1,096 adults.
December 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Congratulations to Jeffrey Leintz on his promotion to senior vice president of NORC's Advanced Data Solutions (ADS). Jeff has transformed ADS into a trusted partner for secure data research across government, industry, and academic sectors.

View the announcement: go.norc.org/4qsLFff
Jeffrey Leintz Senior Vice President of Advanced Data Solutions at NORC
December 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Only 10 percent of U.S. adults are very or extremely familiar with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline three and a half years after its launch, according to new NORC research. Our findings suggest awareness strategies are needed.

Explore our newest Spotlight on Health: go.norc.org/4p204xK
Infographic titled 'Spotlight on Health' from NORC at the University of Chicago displaying survey results about familiarity with the 988 Lifeline. It shows age group comparisons: 18-29, 30-64, and 65+ with varying percentages of respondents who are 'Very Familiar', 'Somewhat Familiar', 'Not Very Familiar', and 'Not Familiar At All' with the 988 Lifeline. An infographic titled "Spotlight on Mental Health" by NORC at the University of Chicago shows percentages of reasons why people with suicidal thoughts, health issues, or emotional questions would contact 988 but one in three adults wouldn't. The chart lists reasons such as helping oneself or a friend, mental health issues like depression or anxiety, substance use, domestic violence, and more, with helping oneself or a friend at 35% being the most common reason.
December 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Congratulations to Roy Ahn, NORC vice president, Public Health, on his induction into Delta Omega, the public health honor society. Roy was recently recognized as an honorary member by the University of Chicago's new Zeta Epsilon chapter.

Pictured: Roy Ahn with NORC trustee Diane Lauderdale.
NORC vice president, Public Health, Roy Ahn and NORC Trustee Diane Lauderdale pose for a picture at Roy's induction as an honorary member of the Delta Omega public health honor society at the University of Chicago. Roy holds a certificate in his hand.
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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In a year of challenges and change, objective research provided steady ground. Our work spanned continents and contexts, from assessing AI tools for federal agencies and evaluating maternal health initiatives in Latin America to developing a Veterans research panel.

Watch Our 2025 Year in Review.
December 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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New NORC research with the National Collaborative for Health Equity examines barriers facing community-based organizations advancing health equity. The study gathered perspectives from nearly 500 CBOs nationwide.

Access the findings: go.norc.org/3XD8eBt
December 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Our ChicagoSpeaks team had a chance to join Public Narrative’s 2025 conference to discuss how our local survey panel can provide trustworthy data for community-based organizations and journalists seeking to understand the opinions and experiences of Chicagoans.

Find out more: go.norc.org/3M8yyRA
NORC's Ashani Johnson-Turbes and Vince Welch sit at a table with a third panelist during a discussion titled "Data as Dialogue: Using Community Insights to Reframe Impact in Chicago" at the 2025 Connecting Media & Community Conference: Reframing Purpose, Possibility, and Partnerships, hosted by Public Narrative. NORC's Ashani Johnson-Turbes speaking into a microphone during a discussion titled "Data as Dialogue: Using Community Insights to Reframe Impact in Chicago" at the 2025 Connecting Media & Community Conference: Reframing Purpose, Possibility, and Partnerships, hosted by Public Narrative.
December 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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New NORC research using donated social media data reveals disparities in Facebook food and beverage ad exposure that may influence dietary choices and health outcomes.

Access the full analysis: go.norc.org/3LLXYnX

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A bar chart titled "SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH: Average number of food and beverage ads seen daily by the adults exposed to these ads," featuring data sorted by age, race/ethnicity, and household income. The age categories are 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50-59, with corresponding ad exposures. Race/ethnicity categories include Non-Hispanic Black and Non-Hispanic White, and household income ranges from less than $30,000 to $100,000 and above, also with corresponding ad exposures. There is a NORC at the University of Chicago logo and a note that the data is from Facebook ads.
November 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Twenty-seven percent of Americans have used AI for health information, but awareness and trust vary sharply by age, education, and income. New NORC data reveal an uneven landscape as AI tools reshape health information access.

View the complete findings: go.norc.org/4a3QshY
Infographic titled 'Spotlight on Health About half of Americans know little or nothing about how AI is used to create and share health information' from NORC at the University of Chicago showing survey results on American awareness of AI use in health information sharing. Categories displayed are: Nothing at all 18%, Only a little 34%, Some 33%, and A lot 14%. Infographic titled 'Spotlight on Health AI usage varies by age, income, and education' by NORC at the University of Chicago, showing survey statistics on how AI usage for health varies by age, education, and household income. The chart includes categories for age, education, and income with response options for AI usage displayed in various percentage bars. Infographic titled 'Spotlight on Health U.S. adults trust their health care providers, personal sources, and the media more than AI for health information' from NORC at the University of Chicago, showing a comparison of trust levels in health sources among U.S. adults, including doctors, health care providers, nurses, the CDC, WHO, employer and various media. The visualization displays trust percentages in descending order from doctors to social media. Infographic titled 'Spotlight on Health Transparency, privacy, and expert endorsement could increase trust in AI-generated information' by NORC at the University of Chicago, detailing public trust in AI-generated health information. It shows various factors like option to compare AI's information with other sources, assurance that personal information is private, and availability in multiple languages, each with percentage bars indicating levels of public endorsement.
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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NORC convened higher education leaders from leading STEM institutions last week to examine how AI is being integrated across graduate education—from curriculum and research to administrative operations.

Thanks to our panelists and all who participated.
Mehmet Celepkolu (NORC), Bonnie Ferri (Georgia Institute of Technology), and David Daleke (Indiana University Bloomington) speaking on the Drivers and Influencers panel during the AI in Graduate Education Convening. They are seated in front of a banner for NORC at the University of Chicago. Erin Knepler (NORC), Scott Adler (University of Colorado Boulder), Elizabeth Mayer-Davis (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Suzanne Barbour (Duke University), and Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), speaking on the Office Operations & Communicating to Graduate Students / Student Support Services panel during the AI in Graduate Education Convening. They are seated in front of a banner for NORC at the University of Chicago. Clay Gloster (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University), Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Mehmet Celepkolu (NORC) speaking on the Policy Framework panel during the AI in Graduate Education Convening. They are seated in front of a banner for NORC at the University of Chicago. Erin Knepler and Debra Stewart speaking during the during the AI in Graduate Education Convening. They are standing at a podium in front of a banner for NORC at the University of Chicago.
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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This Veterans Day, Americans say the best way to honor service is through support, not just ceremonies. Veterans agree.​

#OmniBites: Bite-sized insights from our AmeriSpeak Omnibus: go.norc.org/43nTmdv

Transparency report: go.norc.org/4hA6jXA
Graphic from AmeriSpeak stating, "Most Americans—and Veterans themselves—say supporting services are the most meaningful way to honor those who served." Bar chart depicting ways to honor veterans with varying percentages: Health Care (23%), Support Services (15%), Financial Support (12%), Acknowledgment (10%), Events including Veterans Day (21%), and No Recognition Suggested (8%). The chart is sourced to NORC's AmeriSpeak Omnibus and highlights that health care is considered the most meaningful support. Bar chart showing that veterans prioritize services more strongly than non-veterans. Categories include: 'Extremely Important' with veterans at 48% and non-veterans at 38%, 'Very Important' with veterans at 24% and non-veterans at 23%, and 'Somewhat Important' with veterans at 26% and non-veterans at 21%. Data from NORC's AmeriSpeak Omnibus conducted October 24-26, 2025.
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Can Veterans trust the researchers studying them? Ahead of Veterans Day, Marine Corps Veteran and NORC senior research director Roxanne Wallace talks about building trust through impact and how NORC's Veterans Insight Panel with
@rand.org is different: go.norc.org/4846QOc
Promotional image from NORC featuring a quote about the importance of survey participation by Roxanne Wallace, Senior Researcher at NORC. "For my fellow Veterans, your voice matters. Your participation in research isn't just data collection—it's intelligence gathering for a mission that could help or even save someone you served with." The quote is inside quotation marks, and a logo of NORC is in the top right corner. Includes a portrait of Roxanne Wallace.
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Chicago residents are navigating dual challenges of safety and affordability. The latest NORC ChicagoSpeaks survey shows two-thirds feel unsafe walking near their homes at night, while one in four skipped medical care due to cost.

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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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NORC collected and weighted data from more than 10,000 Coloradans for the 2025 Colorado Health Access Survey. Initial findings on health insurance coverage, care access, and social factors. Data release November 19 via the Colorado Health Institute: colo.health/CHAS25
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November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Two-thirds of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Halloween this year, though celebrations remain below pre-pandemic levels (75 percent in 2019). The AP-NORC Center finds Millennials lead in family trick-or-treating, while Gen Z adults more often attend costume parties than older generations.
Infographic titled 'Percent of adults who plan to do each activity to celebrate Halloween, compared to pre-pandemic levels.' Lists various activities such as handing out candy, decorating, wearing costumes, attending parties, and dressing up pets, showing their popularity in 2021 versus 2019. Data provided by AP-NORC Center. Infographic titled 'More adults celebrate Halloween than adults without kids.' It displays a chart and a variety of statistics about how people choose to celebrate Halloween, including dressing up, decorating, giving candy, and more. Source: APNORC.org. Chart showing generational preferences for Halloween activities, including watching scary movies, wearing costumes, displaying decorations, trick-or-treating, and dressing children in costumes, with percentage responses by age groups. The image includes source information attributed to APNORC.org.
October 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Today, we’re teaming up with @rand.org to launch the Veterans Insight Panel (VIP)—a nationally representative data resource designed to capture voices typically missing from Veterans research.

Find out more about VIP: go.norc.org/VIP
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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New to the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS)? Check out this infographic for a quick overview of the types of information the survey collects.
Infographic titled 'What is the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey?' detailing the focus areas, features, benefits, and data usage of the MCBS, which is sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It includes information on health statuses, insurance types, and healthcare access among Medicare beneficiaries.
October 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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The Capital Area Food Bank partnered with us to survey 3,700+ residents across the Washington, DC, region using probability-based methods. The resulting 2025 Hunger Report reveals food insecurity remains high despite post-pandemic economic improvements.

Find out more: go.norc.org/4qwyeMf
2025 Hunger Report cover by the Capital Area Food Bank, featuring a map of Greater Washington with illustrations of diverse individuals holding food supplies. Pie chart showing food security levels in the DMV area: 64% food secure, 22% very food insecure, 14% food insecure. Text headline states that food insecurity remains extremely elevated in the DMV. Graph displaying the increase in food insecurity from 2022 to 2025. It shows the percentage of the population experiencing very low, low, marginal, and high food security each year, indicating a rise in very low food security from 16% in 2022 to 22% in 2025. Bar chart showing the prevalence of food security and insecurity in the DMV area, including Washington DC, Prince George's MD, Montgomery MD, Alexandria VA, and Fairfax VA. Each location is listed with a percentage split between food secure (represented in dark green) and food insecure (represented in light green) populations.
October 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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What's on the minds of Chicago residents? The latest results from NORC's ChicagoSpeaks™ panel show that half of Chicagoans are highly concerned about the economy and inflation, while views on immigration are evolving and trust in major institutions remains low.
October 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM