River Forest Township Resident Services

Resident Services

River Forest Township offers many services that are available to residents throughout the community including:

Please review the qualifications for these services below, stop by our office at 8020 Madison St., email Supervisor@RiverForestTownship.org or give us a call for further details.

Cooling Centers

As temperatures rise, remember to drink plenty of water and stay as cool as you can. If you don’t have access to air conditioning, cooling centers are open throughout River Forest and Cook County to help you stay safe.

  • River Forest Public Library (735 Lathrop Avenue) is open Monday-Friday 9am to 9pm and on Saturday 9am to 6pm (closed on Sundays during the summer).

  • Oak Park Township

    • The Oak Park Township Senior & Disability Services, located at 130 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302, is a cooling center open to seniors aged 60 and over from Oak Park and River Forest Townships. Senior residents requiring transportation to the center may call (708) 383-8060 to schedule a ride.

  • Maywood Courthouse

    • Maywood Courthouse, located at 1500 Maybrook Dr, Maywood, IL 60153, is serving as a cooling center for Cook County residents during periods of excessive heat.