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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Township Tax Levy Hearing - Dec 10 at 6PM
A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy for River Forest Township for 2024 will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the River Forest Civic Center Authority Building, 8020 Madison Street, River Forest, Illinois.
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Let's Talk MENtal health for dads - Dec 11 at 7PM!
Calling all dads to join us for a night focused on men’s MENtal health! This discussion on Wednesday, December 11th from 7-8:30PM at Willard Elementary School Auditorium (1250 Ashland Ave.) will feature panelists with a range of experiences and will provide tools and resources to help men navigate their mental health and wellness. This is a FREE event in partnership with D90, Thrive Counseling and Village of Oak Park.
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First Installment Tax Bills Due in 2025
1st installment property tax bill payments are expected to be mailed out on-time with an approximately due date of
March 1, 2025. You can plan for and calculate your first installment tax bill. Multiply your total tax bill paid in 2024 by 55%. Exemptions are only reflected on the 2nd installment tax bill with an estimated due date of August 1st.Follow this link to view your tax history.
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.
