River Forest Township About

Contact River Forest Township

General Contact Information

The River Forest Township can be reached at:

8020 West Madison Street, 2nd Floor
River Forest, Illinois 60305
Phone: 708.366.2029 x11
Email: [email protected]

Supervisor, Carla Sloan
Phone: 708.366.2029 x11
Email: [email protected]

Assessor, Pamela Kende

Phone: 708.366.2787
Email: [email protected]

Clerk, John Becvar
Phone: 708.366.2029 x12
Email: [email protected]

Mental Health Administrator
Phone: 708.366.2029 x14
Email: [email protected]

General Assistance Program/Financial Assistance
Phone: 708.366.2029 x11
Email: [email protected]

Senior Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 708.366.2029 x13
Email: [email protected]

Board of Trustees
Phone: 708.366.2029 x12
Email: [email protected]

Individual Contact Information


We are a part-time staff available to serve our residents. If you miss us during these planned office hours, we are likely working in the community.  As such, please call or email to set up an optimal meeting time. Thanks!

Supervisor Carla Sloan - 708-366-2029 x11 
[email protected]

  • Monday: 1 pm – 5 pm

  • Tuesday: 12 pm – 5 pm 

  • Wednesday: 12 pm – 5 pm 

  • Thursday: 1 pm – 5 pm

  • Friday/Other: Available for appointments; please call.


Assessor Pamela Kende - 708-366-2787  
Deputy Assessor Kathy Elliott
[email protected]

  • Tuesday: 10 am – 12 pm (in-person appointments)

  • Thursday: 10 am – 12 pm  (in-person) 

  • Available for appointments throughout the week; please call.  

  • Appointments are required. The Assessor and resident need to gather and prepare documents prior to the meeting.


Clerk John Becvar - 708-366-2029 x12

[email protected]

  • Tuesday: 3 pm - 5 pm

  • Also available for appointments throughout the week; please call.  

Mental Health Administrator Sarah Schwarting - 708-366-2029 x14   [email protected]

  • Monday: 11 am - 2 pm

  • Tuesday: 11 am - 1 pm

  • Wednesday: 11 am - 1 pm

  • Thursday: 12 pm - 4 pm


Senior Outreach Coordinator Betsy Kelly - 708-366-2029 x13
[email protected]

  • Monday: 11am – 2:30 pm

  • Tuesday: 10 am – 2 pm (special senior hours 10:30 am – 1:30 pm)

  • Thursday: 10 am – 1:30 pm

Scheduled Office Hours