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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Volunteers Needed - Apply by June 10
The Township has openings on the Mental Health Committee and Senior & Disability Services Committee. Each committee meets once per month for 8-9 times/year. The Board relies on River Forest resident volunteers to evaluate programming in each respective area. Interested in helping us by serving on the committee for a 3-year term. Contact Township Supervisor John Becvar by June 10th
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Township Budget Hearing - June 17
The Township is about 1% of your property taxes with 80% of the Township dollars going to resident programs. The Budget Public Hearing was held on, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The final hearing and action on the ordinance will be taken at the regular meeting held on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:00PM at 8020 Madison St, 2nd Floor. Everyone is welcome to attend and submit comments.
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Welcome New Township Trustee - David Bonner
Congratulations to David Bonner who became River Forest Township’s newest Trustee at the May 20th Board Meeting.
David has served as a volunteer on the Township Youth & Family Services Committee and the Village’s Diversity and Equity Inclusion group. He’s a veteran who has worked for the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Cook County Assessor’s Office and the Cook County State Attorney’s Office among other positions.
He and his family live on the LemonAid block in River Forest.
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.
