Municipal · Illinois

Village of River Forest

River Forest is a suburban village adjacent to Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 11,717. Two universities make their home in River Forest, Dominican University and Concordia University Chicago. The village is closely tied to the larger neighboring community of Oak Park. There are significant architectural designs located in River Forest such as the Winslow House by Frank Lloyd Wright. River Forest has a railroad station with service to Chicago on Metra's Union Pacific West Line.

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Reference data (Census of Governments 2022)

Census ID (PID6): 162262
FIPS state: 17
FIPS county: 031
FIPS place: 64304
Census record name: VILLAGE OF RIVER FOREST
Mailing address: 400 PARK AVE, RIVER FOREST 60305