Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
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 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.
Yang Rohr Fights for Public Safety, Passes Measure Combating Organized Retail Theft
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Law enforcement will have new tools to combat ‘smash and grab’ retail theft under a new law passed by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville.
Yang Rohr Will Host ‘Heroes & Helicopters’ Event Honoring Community Safety Heroes
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and state Sen. Laura Ellman are celebrating community public safety heroes at ‘Heroes & Helicopters: A Community Safety Showcase’ at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Dr., on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m..
Yang Rohr Passes New Law Expanding Access to Prenatal Vitamins
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Insurance companies will be required to cover the cost of vitamins that help produce better outcomes for expectant mothers under a new law backed by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville.
Rep. Janet Yang Rohr Issues Statement on Mass Shooting at Highland Park July 4th Parade
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, issued this statement following the mass shooting at a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Ill.:
Yang Rohr Responds to Overturning of Roe v. Wade
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, issued the following statement in response to the overturning of the landmark reproductive rights Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade:
Yang Rohr Bill to Ease Teacher Shortage Signed Into Law
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to raise the quality of education in Illinois, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, passed legislation to allow retired teachers to return to work as substitutes without impairing their pension status. Gov. Pritzker signed this bill into law on Friday.
Yang Rohr Helps Pass Measure to Combat Spread of Carcinogens, Make Community Safer
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, helped pass major legislation to end the incineration of perfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), synthetic chemical compounds which have been shown to be carcinogens.
Yang Rohr Continues to Push for “Stop Sign as Yield” Measure, Improve Public Safety
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is continuing to work to make Illinois more accommodating to bicycles while implementing public safety measures.
Yang Rohr Highlights National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – As part of her continued commitment to public safety, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is taking National Impaired Driving Prevention Month as an opportunity to raise awareness of the fatal consequences of alcohol- and drug-impaired driving.