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 Announces New Funding for Local Libraries
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, highlighted critical funding coming to public libraries across the state, including Naperville-area locations.
Naperville Riverwalk Project Receives $1.5 Million in New Funding
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The planned Riverwalk South Gateway extension to the Naperville Riverwalk will break ground in 2024 thanks to a $700,000 gift from Edward-Elmhurst Health and $800,000 in state funding. State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr requested money for the project in the 2024 budget, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed June 7.
Yang Rohr Secures Funding for Bolingbrook Playground Improvements
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, secured $142,000 for the Bolingbrook Park District to assist with the replacement of Champions Park and Lilac Park playgrounds.
Yang Rohr and Metropolitan Asian Family Services Announce Funding for Seniors and Families
NAPERVILLE, Ill. –Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) received a $50,000 grant secured by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, to help support the Public Benefits Program for Seniors.
Route 59 Multi Use Paths Project Gets State Funding
WARRENVILLE, IL, June 21, 2023 – The City’s Route 59 Multi-Use Paths Project got a $200,000 boost from the State after Representative Janet Yang Rohr requested funds for the project in the 2024 budget, which Gov. Pritzker signed June 7. Residents will enjoy safe, ADA-accessible paths to businesses and existing bikeways and trails along Route 59 from Batavia Road to Continental Drive and Meadow Avenue when work is complete.
Yang Rohr Announces Appointment to State Government Suggestion Award Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, will encourage suggestions to make state government more efficient and effective as a member of a board promoting cost-saving ideas. Yang Rohr and fellow members will review cost-saving suggestions from residents and state employees, who can receive a cash reward if their suggested efficiencies are chosen and reduce waste.
Yang Rohr Backs Fiscally Responsible Budget, Education Policy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her commitment to making fiscally responsible investments, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, galvanized support for increased pension payments and critical funding for healthcare services in the recent state budget.
Yang Rohr Extends Protections for School Buses with New Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is working to keep students safe in and around school bus stops by backing legislation to enhance bus safety.
Yang Rohr Backed Bill Improves Student Safety with Allergy Instruction
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, advanced legislation that would protect students with allergies, encouraging school districts to adopt comprehensive training programs.
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.