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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Many New 55+ Classes Available
Every day, there are now multiple free exercise and cultural classes available for River Forest residents 55+ at 8020 Madison Street, River Forest.
Our expanded senior programming now includes art, mahjong, chess, Zumba, indoor walking, pickleball, yoga, piano, and mindful movement.
These are just the offerings available in River Forest. There are many more classes available at the Oak Park Township.
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Apply Now for FY28 Youth & Family Services Funding
Youth and Family Services of Oak Park and River Forest Townships are now accepting contract applications for Fiscal Year 2028 (April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028).
Eligible Population: Programs serving Oak Park and/or River Forest youth ages 0–18 years and/or their families
Funding Amount: Max of $15,000 per organization.
We’re seeking proposals that serve the youth residing in River Forest and/or Oak Park in these areas:
Offer educational opportunities, enrichment, resources or other services that are filling an unmet need in Oak Park and/or River Forest.
Provide scholarships or financial assistance to increase access for under-resourced youth and families in Oak Park and/or River Forest.
Support under-resourced youth, families, and populations in Oak Park and/or River Forest.
Visit our Youth & family Services page for more information and to download application forms.
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Second Installment Tax Bills Due October 1st
Second Installment 2025 Tax Bills are due by Thursday, October 1st.
Taxpayers can now view, download, and pay their bills through the Cook County Treasurer’s Office website.
Please take a moment to review your exemptions. If anything appears to be missing, reach out to us right away so we can assist and try to ensure everything is applied before the due date.
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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.
