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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First Installment Tax Bills Due March 4, 2025
The 2024 Tax Year First Installment due date is Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
You can view your first installment tax bill online. The First Installment bill is an estimate that amounts to 55% of the previous year’s total tax. Exemptions are only listed on the 2nd installment tax bill with an estimated due date of August 1st.
View and pay your First Installment bill online through the Cook County Treasurer’s website, or download a pdf of your bill and take it to any Chase Bank location to pay in person.
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Take Our Survey on Mental Health and I/DD Programs
River Forest Township along with the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township (CMHB) is interested in hearing from YOU! Please take this survey to share your thoughts and experiences with mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability services in Oak Park and River Forest. Your feedback will be used to help CMHB and RFT better meet your needs and the needs of those around you. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete
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Apply for Scholarships before March 1st
The Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) is offering seven (7) $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend college in the state of Illinois. Interested students should contact Supervisor Becvar as interviewing an elected Township official is part of the process. Applications, along with a 500-word essay and official high school transcript, are due March 1, 2025.
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.
