Turn frustration into action
Push Forward
We don't just push back against what's wrong — we build what's right. Here's how you turn worry into real, measurable progress for Coles County.
A Coles County That Works for Everyone
Our values aren't up for debate — they're the blueprint. This is the future we organize for, in every township, every single day.
Strong Public Schools
Fully funded classrooms, respected teachers, and real opportunity for every kid — no matter their zip code.
Affordable Health Care
Lower costs, protected Medicaid, and the freedom to make your own medical decisions with your doctor.
Good Jobs & Fair Wages
A $15 minimum wage, strong unions, and investment that keeps our neighbors working close to home.
Reproductive Freedom
Illinois protects the right to make personal healthcare choices. We intend to keep it that way.
A Strong Democracy
Free and fair elections, easy access to the ballot, and leaders who answer to voters — not the other way around.
A Fair Shot for Rural Illinois
Broadband, better roads, and real economic investment reaching downstate — not just the big cities.
Democrats Deliver for Coles County
This isn't a promise — it's a receipt. From Springfield to Washington, Democratic leadership has brought real investment home to Coles County: a new science building, rebuilt roads, jobs kept in Mattoon, faster internet, and a raise for working families.
New EIU Science Building
A 171,000-square-foot home for Biology & Chemistry rising on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston — opening 2028.
I-57 & IL-16 Interchange
A full rebuild of the interchange between Mattoon and Charleston — safer roads and faster freight for the whole county.
Rural King Headquarters
A new corporate campus in Mattoon — 100 new jobs and 719 existing jobs kept right here in Coles County.
Homes Getting Gig Fiber
Gig-speed fiber internet is reaching 20,000 homes across Coles & neighboring counties — from a company headquartered in Mattoon.
A $15 Minimum Wage
Illinois' minimum wage reached $15 an hour in 2025 — a raise for thousands of working families across Coles County.
Broadband for Rural Illinois
Federal dollars are wiring rural Illinois for high-speed internet — connecting Coles County homes, farms & schools.
Sources: IDOT & the Illinois Capital Development Board (Rebuild Illinois), Office of Gov. Pritzker, and reporting from the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier (2024–2026). Flagship total reflects the EIU science building, I-57/IL-16 interchange, and Rural King headquarters.
Four Ways to Push Forward
Vote
Make your plan now. Check your registration, find your polling place, or request a mail ballot.
Make Your PlanVolunteer
Knock doors, make calls, register voters. One hour a week is how elections are won.
Sign UpChip In
Every dollar funds literature, events, and getting out the vote across all 44 precincts.
DonateSpeak Up
Call your representatives and tell them exactly where Coles County stands. Start below.
Find Your RepsKnow Your Representatives
These are the officials who represent Coles County in Washington and Springfield. They work for you — so call them, write them, and tell them exactly where you stand.
Not sure which district you're in? Look up your legislators at the Illinois State Board of Elections. To reach any member of Congress directly, call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121.
Progress isn't a spectator sport.
Every door knocked, every call made, every neighbor registered moves Coles County forward. Add your energy — we're just getting started.