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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Non-Profit Grant Applications Due Jan 15
The Township is offering grants to qualified non-profit organizations for Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Youth & Family Services and Intergenerational programming. All grant applications are due by January 15, 2025.
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Township Senior Programming
The Township offers a variety of programming for River Forest Seniors at the Community Center (8020 Madison St.). Every Thursday from 1- 3PM there’s Mahjong in the Dance Room. On January 6 from 9:30-10:30 AM we have Zumba the first Monday of the month. The Township has Benefit Counselors available on January 16 from 10A-3PM, and again on January 31 from 10A-2PM for Medicare/SHIP Counseling. Register for these by calling 708-383-8060.
We also have free Pickleball Clinics at the River Forest Community Center with the first of three sessions on Friday January 24, 2025 from 1-3PM. Contact Betsy to register.
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Now Available Online - First Installment Tax Bills Due in 2025
The 2024 Tax Year First Installment due date will be Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
You can now 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.
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.
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.
