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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Civic Center Authority Reaches Agreement with Community Center
The River Forest Civic Center Authority (“Authority”) announced it has reached an agreement with the River Forest Community Center (“Community Center”) on an amended lease that will allow the Community Center to continue its early childhood learning and recreational programming at the building located at 8020 Madison Street, River Forest, through 2029.
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Take Our Survey on Older Adult Programming
We want to hear from you about the type and timing of programming for older adults we could offer at the River Forest Civic Center Authority Building at 8020 Madison Street in River Forest. We have been offering chess, dominoes, mahjong, pickleball and zumba. If there is any other programming you would like to see the Township offer for older adults, please let us know by January 10.
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Applications for Mental Health and Youth & Family Funding Due January 15
The Township is now accepting FY27 applications for pay per service awards to qualified non-profit organizations serving River Forest Township. Both the Mental Health Committee and the Youth & Family Services Committee have grant processes open through mid January, 2026. For more information, please contact Supervisor Becvar before the January application deadlines.
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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.
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.
