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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Second Installment Tax Bills Are Delayed - Here’s What to Know
This year the mailing and due date for second installment tax bills are delayed.
​The County has not published any information regarding when they will be mailed or due. We will send out an email when information is available.
When Cook County's second installment property tax bills are sent on time, tax bills hit mailboxes in late June and are due around August 1.
For decades, the county agencies involved in preparing property tax bills have been using a 1980’s-era mainframe computer system. The county has been phasing out the old mainframe for the last few years, but 2025 marks the first year in which the old system will phased out completely. This year’s tax bills will be calculated in their entirety under the new system.
The problems associated with the final transition to the new system are the reason for the delay in this year’s tax bills
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Parent University at OPRFHS - Thu, Nov 13
You are invited to Parent University at OPRFHS beginning at 5:30PM on Thursday, November 13th for a FREE, informative evening focused on supporting adolescent and teen mental wellness – and DINNER is on us! (while supplies last).
Join educators, experts, and community providers for presentations and resource-sharing designed specifically for parents seeking to support their tweens’ and teens’ mental health. Topics include “Helping Teens Transition to Emerging Adulthood: Understanding the Strengths and Challenges of Gen Z” and several breakout sessions covering topics including AI in your teen’s world, boundaries vs. control, and more, along with a community resource fair to connect families with local support!
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Senior Programming at the Civic Center Authority
The Township is offering free pickleball classes once a month, October-March, for older adults who reside in River Forest at the River Forest Civic Center Authority building (8020 Madison Street). We are also starting a weekly Dominoes group on Monday afternoon 1-3PM beginning November 3rd. Both of these activities compliment the existing Zumba (Monday morning), Chess (Tuesday afternoon) and Mahjong (Thursday afternoon) complimentary programs.
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.
