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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FREE Backpack and School Supplies Distribution - August 8th
We will be distributing free backpacks to Oak Park-River Forest youth and families with kids in Pre-K to high school on Friday, August 8th from 5-7PM at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (325 S Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park). The backpacks contain folders, rulers, scissors, notebooks, crayons, sharpies, pencils, highlighters, erasers, glues, etc. We’ll also have face painting, photobooth, complimentary haircuts and more!
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Public Hearings on RFCCA Building - Additional Meetings Added
River Forest Civic Center Authority (RFCCA) is the owner and manager of the building at 8020 Madison Street. RFCCA is working to make sure the building has the needed capital to be a vibrant space for the community for the next 30 years through its agreements with the tenants. Join us Jul 28, Aug 5, 12 and 19th and Sep 9 and 16 for evening meetings at 8020 Madison Street, Room 202, River Forest where all are welcome to learn about the contract negotiations with any and all groups that want to be in the building.
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LemonAid Returns on September 11th
The 24th Annual LemonAid event will take place on Thursday, September 11th from 3-7PM on the 700 Block of Bonnie Brae. Established in 2002 in memory of the September 11th attacks, the mission is to turn lemonADE into lemonAID by raising awareness and funds for local charities that serve children. This year the two deserving charities are Opportunity Knocks and Thrive Counseling Center. The Township is proud to be a multi-year sponsor of the event and is in the process of incorporating the event into our Township programming. For more information, contact Township Supervisor John Becvar.
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.
