River Forest Township enhances the health and well-being of residents through the funding and delivery of human and assessor services…providing a sense of caring, connection and community.
Township News and Updates
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Second Installment Tax Bills Due October 1st
Second Installment 2025 Tax Bills are due by Thursday, October 1st.
Taxpayers can now view, download, and pay their bills through the Cook County Treasurer’s Office website.
Please take a moment to review your exemptions. If anything appears to be missing, reach out to us right away so we can assist and try to ensure everything is applied before the due date.
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Our Senior Programming is Growing!
We're excited to share that, beginning in October, the gym at the 8020 Madison Street building will be available every weekday from 8:30–10:00 AM for senior programming!
Thank you to many River Forest residents for sharing their desires for senior programming in a survey in August. Stay tuned for our expanded schedule beginning in October which will include mahjong, chess, Zumba, indoor walking, pickleball, yoga, piano, and mindfulness exploration.
This September, please join us at 8020 Madison Street for Art Classes, Majhong twice a week, Chair Yoga, Zumba, and Chess.
Do you have other ideas for senior programming in our community? Please send me an email at below or call me at 708 366 2029.
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LemonAid on Sep 11 from 3-7PM
This year marks TWENTY-FIVE YEARS of coming together to remember those we lost, those who responded, and those whose lives were forever changed after the terrorist attacks of 9-11.
River Forest Township is honored to support this event and is working to make sure this event can continue in the future. Come on out to the 700 block of Bonnie Brae for a full line-up of fabulous local entertainment, tasty treats and of course, plenty of ice cold lemonade on Friday, September 11th from 3-7PM and stop by our table! LemonAid has raised over $700,000 for local charities that serve children.
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Serving Our Community
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Assessor Services
We act as a taxpayer advocate for local residents in the Cook County property tax system. Our goal is to ensure taxpayers’ property is fairly and accurately assessed. We are available to help with your property tax inquiries, including exemptions and appeals.
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Senior & Disability Services
We provide a full array of services to older adults and individuals with disabilities, such as meals, transportation, care management, information/referral, as well as various support programs and educational events.
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Youth & Family Services
We contract with local agencies to provide an array of educational, mentoring, recreational, and financial assistance programs to support our youth, in addition to offering our own Youth Engagement Program.
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Mental Health & I/DD Services
We support residents with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, and substance use issues, through our own programs and those of the agencies we fund.
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Resident Assistance Services
We offer a variety of services including general assistance, emergency assistance, access to a notary, medical equipment lending library, voter registration and referrals to non-profits and government entities near River Forest.
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About
Our Board of Trustees meets monthly and you will find our agendas, minutes, and financial documents easy to access on our website.
River Forest Township Calendar
What's happening in River Forest?
Check the River Forest Community Calendar to follow the events which are happening around River Forest.
