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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Township is Seeking a New Clerk - Apply by Nov 1
Looking for part-time work? The River Forest Township Clerk position is a positive way to serve our community. A new Township Clerk will be appointed November 18, 2025. Candidates must be registered voters residing in River Forest for at least one year. Although the position is clerical in nature, the subject matter is interesting and multi-faceted. Township staff and officials are passionate about what they do to fund and deliver General Assistance, Mental Health, Senior Services and Youth & Family Services in the River Forest community. Salary is $9500 per year, based on 7 hours on average per week. For more information and to apply by November 1, 2025, please send a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications, along with your resume, to supervisor@RiverForestTownship.org
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October is Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Township is partnering with OPRF Chamber of Commerce and OPT-CMHB to sponsor four events with guest speakers who will talk about the many benefits of employing individuals who are living with a disability. We hope you can join us and learn more about our community partners and their local employment programs.
October 9 at 12:30PM – Non Profit Affinity Group at Oak Park CRC
October 10 from 9-10:30AM – Women in Business at the Sheridan Nursing Home
October 14 from 5–7PM– Business After Hours – at Oak Leyden (320 Chicago Ave)
October 17 at 11:30A – Meet me For Lunch catered by Opportunity Knocks Catering
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Pickleball Returns - October 17
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). Pickleball has been called the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. over recent years and individuals 65 and older make up about 15% of all pickleball players. Pickleball helps improve your physical fitness, flexibility and balance and, compared to many sports, is relatively easier on the joints. Advanced registration for each afternoon session along with a participation waiver is required.
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.
