Representative Janet Yang Rohr

Will County residents, this is an opportunity for you to share your voice.

It’s estimated that 673 million people worldwide live with chronic hunger. During World Hunger Day, we come together to envision a hunger-free world and remember our shared role in ending the global food crisis.

Find resources to work to help end world hunger here: https://www.worldhungerday.org/

Eid al-Adha is the "Festival of Sacrifice," commemorating the importance of sacrifice and devotion. May all who celebrate enjoy spending time with their family, friends, and community.

On Memorial Day, we remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. We remain committed to honoring their legacy by supporting veterans and military families with care, housing, and benefits.

On what would be Harvey Milk’s 96th birthday, we celebrate his groundbreaking campaigns in California that laid the foundation for LGBTQ+ individuals to openly serve in governments across the country.

Globally, over 1 billion people have disabilities. Today, we’re raising awareness about the lack of accessibility, including physical, cognitive, and even digital inadequacies people with disabilities experience in their daily lives.

On Rescue Dog Day, we highlight the importance of animal rescue and adoption. We support efforts that improve animal welfare, strengthen shelters, and encourage responsible pet ownership statewide.

Sunday, May 19 marks National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a time to raise awareness and educate people about the impact HIV/AIDS has had on the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. It also emphasizes the importance of education, quality care, and addressing stigma around the disease.

EMS professionals play a vital role in saving lives every day. We are committed to strengthening emergency response systems and making sure first responders have the resources they need across Illinois.