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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River Forest Township is Open for Assessment Appeals
We are open for appeals with The Cook County Assessor until June 2nd.
You can find a 2026 River Forest Township Reassessment Summation from The Cook County Assessor here.
You may request a 2026 Cook County Assessor Triennial Reassessment Appeal Packet from the River Forest Township Assessor below.
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Township Assessor Vacancy - Apply by June 1
After more than 20 years of service, Pamela Kende will be retiring from her role as Township Assessor at the end of June.
The Township Board is looking for qualified individuals who are interested in filling the role - especially registered River Forest Township voters who have lived here for at least one year.
Interested individuals should contact Clerk@RiverForestTownship.org.
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Township Budget Vote - June 9
The Township is about 1% of your property taxes with 80% of the Township dollars going directly to resident programs.
Following the Budget Public Hearing on May 12, 2026, the final hearing and action on the budget ordinance will be taken at the regular meeting held on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30PM at the RFCCA Building (8020 Madison) Room 208.
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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.
