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River Forest is located in Cook County, Illinois.

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River Forest, Cook County, IL — Local Government Data

River Forest is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 11,489.

CountyCook

Population11,992

Median Home Value$687,300

Median Income$146,786

Area2.48 sq mi

TIF Districts2

How River Forest Ranks

#1

Fastest Growing Citiesin Cook County

+4.4%

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Apr 27RiverVillage Board of Trustees Meeting7:00 PM Apr 29RiverQuarterly Community Safety Meeting6:00 PM Apr 30RiverSpecial Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission7:00 PM May 6RiverEconomic Development Commission Meeting6:00 PM May 7RiverDevelopment Review Board Meeting7:00 PM May 11RiverVillage Board of Trustees Meeting7:00 PM May 12RiverSustainability Commission Meeting7:30 PM May 13RiverNorth Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Meeting4:00 PM

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