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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Cook County Board of Review Open for Appeals
County Board of Review is accepting 2026 valuation complaints‍ for River Forest Township:
August 3rd - September 1
Our office can provide comparables and help you prepare your Board of Review filing.
We are here to help guide you through the appeal process both over the phone and in-person. See the Assessor Services page for more information.
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Seeking to Hire Part-Time Township Administrator
We are currently seeking a part-time employee to help administer the Township. This part-time position is for 15-20 hours a week of which 10 hours would be in the Township office at 8020 Madison Street.
Contact Supervisor@RiverForestTownship.org for more details and apply by September 4, 2026.
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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.
