Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
(D-Naperville )
41st District
Springfield Office:
231-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-6507
475 River Bend Rd.
Suite 500
Naperville, IL 60540
630-296-4157
info@repyangrohr.com
Biography
As a mother, former school board member and business leader, Janet Yang Rohr is a committed leader who is fighting to reduce the tax burden facing hard-working families, increase access to healthcare and put the needs of the residents of the 41st House District first and foremost.
Janet is a longtime resident of the Naperville community, where she met her husband Dan. They decided to raise their three kids, Kathryn, Jonny and Miriam, in Naperville because of the strong community.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Economics from Northwestern University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is currently the Director of Global Data at investment data and research firm, Morningstar in Chicago.
Janet served on the Naperville District 203 School Board from 2017-2021 to ensure that her children and others are provided with opportunities they need to be successful. There, she used her knowledge, background and skills to lower and abate property taxes and debt service levies by millions of dollars, while expanding the early childhood education and other programs that will help all students succeed.
Whether it has been in her current role, on the school board or with other similar organizations, Janet uses her business and finance experience to push forward each group’s goals and missions in measurable ways that use resources wisely.
As state representative, Janet uses her commonsense mindset and drive for practical solutions to get things done on behalf of all community members of the 41st District.
Yang Rohr to Push for Smart Fiscal Policy, Better Education Outcomes, Healthcare Access on House Committees
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, will prioritize continuing the improvements in our state’s financial wellbeing, ensuring access to health insurance and services, small business growth and other goals on key House committees in the upcoming session.
Rep. Yang Rohr Outlines Priorities for Next Budget
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, responded to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Budget & State of the State Address, emphasizing the need for smart fiscal and spending decisions in upcoming budget negotiations.
Rep. Yang Rohr and Sen. Ellman Respond to Mendrick’s Refusal to Enforce Assault Weapons Law
DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and State Sen. Laura Ellman, D-Naperville, responded to DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick’s refusal to uphold the recently passed Protect Illinois Communities Act, an expansive gun safety bill that will curb gun violence that afflict countless Illinois communities:
Yang Rohr Statement Strengthens Reproductive Freedoms in Illinois with New Law
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, issued the following statement Friday after passing legislation that defends, strengthens, and expands reproductive rights in Illinois.
Yang Rohr Cracks Down on Weapons of War with Assault Rifle Ban
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, issued the following statement regarding the Protect Illinois Communities Act, critical gun safety legislation that ends the sale of assault rifles, high-capacity magazines, and rapid-fire devices in Illinois:
Yang Rohr Thanks ISP for Lowering Expressway Violence, Anticipates New Money Continues Progress
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, expressed gratitude for the Illinois State Police which recorded marked decreases in violent crime and homicides on Chicago-area expressways over the past year. With new funding, Yang Rohr expects this investment will further bring down violent crime and keep motorists safe.
Yang Rohr Highlights New Provisions of SAFE-T Act, Bolstering Public Safety
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, helped pass key public safety legislation with her Thursday night vote on House Bill 1095.
Yang Rohr Encourages Residents to Donate Stuffed Purses for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville and state Sen. Laura Ellman, D-Naperville, are encouraging residents to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month by donating new or gently used purses stuffed with new toiletries and personal hygiene supplies to support local abuse survivors.
Yang Rohr Encourages Those Eligible to Apply for Early-Childhood Education Scholarships
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, wants those working in or applying for careers in the childcare industry to apply for available aid money for the upcoming 2022-23 school year from the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship.
Yang Rohr Expands Child Care for First Responders with New Law
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – First responders working non-traditional schedules can now better access child care under a new law supported by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville.