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

  • New Township Monthly Newsletter

    Stay informed about upcoming Township events and learn about the different services we provide our community. Opt-in to receive our monthly newsletter.

  • 2023 Exemption Applications

    All exemption applications must be filed with a certificate of error.

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

  • Youth & Family Services Committee Openings

    River Forest Township is seeking two River Forest residents to fill vacancies on the volunteer Youth and Family Services Committee (YFS). If interested in serving as a River Forest volunteer, please email [email protected].

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.