Newsletter | Office of Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

July Coffee, Mobile Office Hours, Heroes & Helicopters, Sales Tax Holiday

In This Issue: July Coffee & Conversation Mobile Office Hours 5th Annual Heroes & Helicopters Save the Date: Illinois Sales Tax Holiday Dear Friends, I hope you're having a wonderful summer! This is one of my favorite times of the year because it gives me the opportunity to spend more time in our community meeting with residents, attending local events, and hearing directly about the issues that matter most to you. Over the past several weeks, my team and I have been talking

Janet

5 days ago3 min read

Budget, Springfield Recap, and Upcoming Events

In This Issue: FY2027 Budget Highlights Legislative Session Recap June Coffee & Conversation Citizen Advisory Panels Dear Friends, The Illinois House recently concluded our spring legislative session, passing the fiscal year 2027 budget and advancing legislation on issues ranging from education and public safety to consumer protection and energy policy. In this newsletter, you'll find highlights from the recently signed state budget, a recap of several notable bills that pass

Janet

Jun 186 min read

Legislation, May Coffee, and Other Events

In This Issue: Legislative Highlights Updates *VIRTUAL* May Coffee & Conversation Citizens Advisory Panels Town Hall with Senator Ellman & Rep. Yang Rohr Dear Friends, As the spring legislative session enters its final stretch, work in Springfield continues at a fast pace. In this newsletter, you’ll find updates on legislation I’m advancing on behalf of our community, opportunities to connect through upcoming events, and information about our June Citizen Advisory Panels and

Janet

May 283 min read

Shred Day Tomorrow, Legislation, Witness Slips, Events

In This Issue: Legislative Highlights Witness Slip Instructions Shred Event April Coffee & Conversation Dear Friends, We hit a major legislative deadline this week, with house bills needing to be voted out of the house floor by Friday, April 17. In this month’s newsletter, I’ve highlighted several of the bills that I’ve been working on, which will now be sent to my colleagues in the senate. Much of that legislation came directly from constituents, and my focus continues to be

Janet

Apr 174 min read

Bears Survey, State of the State, Coffee, Last Call for Intern Applications

In This Issue: State of the State & Budget Address Recap Chicago Bears Survey February Coffee & Conversation Last Call: Internship Applications Dear Friends, As we move into the heart of this year’s legislative session, I want to keep you updated on the decisions being made in Springfield and how they affect our community. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find a recap of the Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address, including what it means for our district and the p

Janet

Feb 244 min read

Legislative Preview, Summer Internships, Coffee & Conversation, Shred Day

In This Issue: Legislative Preview Summer Internships Coffee & Conversation This Saturday Save The Date: Shred Day Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you settling comfortably into the new year and the winter months. Last week marked the first week back to Springfield for my colleagues and me in the Illinois House. We spent much of the time planning for what will be a busy next few months, as we negotiate a budget and work to pass legislation. In this month’s newsletter,

Janet

Jan 304 min read

Annual Survey, Tomorrow Winter Open House, Mobile DMV Event

In This Issue: Annual Community & Legislative Survey Tomorrow: Winter Open House Mobile DMV Event, Including REAL IDs Dear Friends, As we approach the end of the year, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyful holiday season. This is a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together, look ahead to the work still before us, and celebrate the strength of our community. My office and I are preparing for the upcoming legislative session, and I

Janet

Dec 5, 20252 min read

Veto Session Debrief, Local Food Pantries, Events

In This Issue: Veto Session Debrief Local Food Pantries November Coffee & Conversation Winter Open House Dear Friends, Last week, my colleagues and I in the General Assembly wrapped up one of the most packed veto sessions that I’ve experienced in recent years. We made important progress in securing an affordable and sustainable energy future, protecting our community from unconstitutional immigration enforcement, and building a reliable, safe, and world class mass transit sys

Janet

Nov 7, 20255 min read

Special Events, Veto Session and Intern Team

In this Issue: Thank you to our Intern Team Breast Cancer Awareness Panel Purse Drive for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Shred Event October Coffee & Conversation Dear Friends, I’m writing to you from Springfield, where my General Assembly colleagues and I are currently in the first week of this fall’s veto session. As the name suggests, these next few weeks give legislators a chance to override any vetoes that came from the Governor over the summer. There aren’t typicall

Janet

Oct 16, 20254 min read