River Forest
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Local offices in River Forest
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Village Hall
400 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
Help here
- Village services and resident assistanceContact the Village about local services, records, and resident questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vrf.us
Utilities · City office
Village Utility Billing
400 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
Help here
- Water, sewer, and waste billsAsk about your water, sewer, or waste bill, set up an account, or pay a bill.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vrf.us
Library · City office
River Forest Public Library
735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
Help here
- Library cards, books, and learning resourcesGet a library card and borrow books or use the library’s learning resources and programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on riverforestlibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Senior & Disability Services of Oak Park and River Forest Townships
8020 West Madison Street, Suite 203, River Forest, IL 60305
Help here
- Senior and disability supportAsk about meals, transportation, care support, referrals, and programs for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Medicare counselingSchedule free counseling to review Medicare choices and related benefits.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on riverforesttownship.org
Village of River Forest website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cook County
River Forest is in Cook County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Cook County Department of Public Health
7556 Jackson Boulevard, Forest Park, IL 60130
Help here
- Public health information and servicesGet information about public health programs, clinics, and health concerns in suburban Cook County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountypublichealth.org
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Cook County
10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60603
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceFind affordable housing and rental assistance options for eligible households.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thehacc.org
Veterans · County office
Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs
161 N. Clark St., Room 2400A, Chicago, IL 60601
Help here
- Veterans benefits and supportGet help connecting with benefits and support services for veterans, service members, and their families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security
69 W. Washington St., Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60602
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about emergency preparedness and public safety resources in Cook County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountyil.gov
Child support · County office
Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Division
28 N. Clark Street, Room 200, Chicago, IL 60602
Help here
- Child support court servicesGet information about child support cases and court services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountycourtil.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Cook County Law Library
50 W. Washington St., Room 2900, Chicago, IL 60602
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal research materials and get help finding legal sources, but library staff cannot give legal advice.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountyil.gov
Illinois programs by kind of help
These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Metro Chicago
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988