River Forest

Also known as River Forest, Illinois, River Forest, IL

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Illinois
County: Cook
Township: River Forest
Type: Village
Total: 2.48 sq mi (6.43 km )
Land: 2.48 sq mi (6.42 km )
Water: 0 sq mi (0.00 km )
Density: 4,725.1/sq mi (1,824.37/km )
Time zone: UTC−6 ( CST )
Summer dst: UTC−5 ( CDT )
Fips code: 17-64304
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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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