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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Get more involved in our community as the Township Clerk
River Forest Township is looking for a River Forest resident to fill the part-time Township Clerk position, starting May 21.
This paid position requires an average of 5 hours per week, with work both in and out of the office. Position requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and initiative.
Click here for the job description. Contact Clerk John Becvar at [email protected] with questions or interest. -
2023 Exemption Applications
All exemption applications, including the Senior Freeze Exemptions are expected to be mailed out by the Cook County Assessor's Office by mid-March. If you file for a Senior Freeze, you will use your 2022 income.
You can follow the Cook County Assessor's Website for additional exemption updates:
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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). The YFS provides input to developing and funding local programming a variety of activities and services directly impacting the youth and families of Oak Park and River Forest. The Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month. If interested in serving as a River Forest volunteer, please email [email protected].
Serving Our Community
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Assessor Services
We are available to help with your property tax inquiries, including exemptions and appeals.
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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.
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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 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 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.
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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.
