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

  • 2024 Cook County Assessor Appeal Period

    We are currently open for appeals with the Cook County Assessor. River Forest Township will be open until April 1st, 2024.

    If your property is assessed close to market value or you have had a successful reduction of assessment with The Cook County Board of Review you may not need to appeal.

    To request an appeal packet follow the link below.

  • 2023 Exemption Applications

    All exemption applications, including the Senior Freeze Exemptions are expected to be mailed out by the Cook County Assessor's Office by mid-March. If you file for a Senior Freeze, you will use your 2022 income.

    You can follow the Cook County Assessor's Website for additional exemption updates:

  • Parent University, Wednesday, April 10th

    All parents are invited to attend Parent University, Wednesday, April 10, 6-8:30 pm, at OPRF High School.

    Keynote speaker Dr. Devorah Heitner will address “Coming of Age in a Digital World”. Additional workshops focus on communication with teens and positive student mindset.

    Registration is recommended for this free event. Sponsored by River Forest Township, District 90, District 200, and more. See flier for further details and to register.

Serving Our Community

  • Assessor Services

    Assessor Services

    We are available to help with your property tax inquiries, including exemptions and appeals.

  • Senior Services

    Senior Services

    We provide a full array of services to older adults, such as meals, transportation, care management, information/referral, as well as various support programs and educational events.

  • Youth & Family Services

    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.

  • Mental Health Services

    Mental Health 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.

  • Resident Services

    Resident Services

    We offer a variety of services including access to a notary, medical equipment lending library, and voter registration, plus financial assistance programs and referrals.

  • About

    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.