Nurse's Closet

            The Riverside Township Nurse's Closet makes available, to Riverside Township residents, the short-term loan (no more than 3 months) of durable medical equipment. Commodes, bath benches and seats, walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge. Donations of similarly new or slighty used equipment are acceptable as well. Residents are advised to contact the Township office before considering any and all medical equipment loans or donations. The Nurse's Closest is open Monday through Friday, from 9am until 2:30pm.

Food Pantry

            Riverside Township currently offers a non-perishable Food Pantry to Township residents. Two pieces of current identification proving residency are required, and it is recommended that residents call the Township office prior to visit. No more than one visit per month is allowed per resident. The Food Pantry also accepts donations of non-perishable food from community groups and residents in an effort to help keep the pantry shelves fully stocked. The pantry is open Monday through Friday, from 9am until 2:30pm.

Governor's Free Rides For Seniors Program

            The Township office can help Riverside Township senior citizens apply for a reduced fare transportation card. The card is accepted on CTA buses, Pace buses, Metra trains and rapid transit in the nearby six county area. Seniors must be at least 65 years of age and appear in person at the Township office with a driver's license or state ID card. Seniors renewing their pass should bring their expiring pass along as well. A photo will be taken and the application will be mailed by the Township office at no charge to Riverside Township residents. The service is also available to non-Township residents, but at a charge of $2, to cover the cost of the photo. The pass will arrive to the resident's home usually within 3-4 weeks. This service is available Monday through Friday, from 9am until 2:30pm.

Handicapped Parking Placards

            Applications for a State of Illinois "Persons with Disabilities" Parking Placard are available in the Township office. Upon completion by both a physician and the applicant, this application entitles the individual to a permanent placard for long term disabilities or a temporary placard for short term disabilities. The application for a permanent placard must be mailed to Springfield, while the application for a temporary placard can be returned to the Township office. The Township only issues the temporary placard and this service is available Monday through Friday, from 9am until 2:30pm.

Voter Registration

            The Riverside Township office can register United States citizens to vote. The voter registration applicant must be 18 years old by the next election, live at the address of registration at least 30 days before the next election, display two pieces of identification (one with a current address), and appear in person to sign the oath of registration. There is no charge for this service and it is recommended to call ahead of time to ensure the availability of the registrar. This service is available Monday through Friday, from 9am until 2:30pm.

Notary Public

            The Township office also provides the services of a notary public. Any document to be notarized must be signed in the presence of the notary. There is no charge for this service and it is recommended to call ahead of time to ensure the availability of the notary. This service is available Monday through Friday, from 9am until 2:30pm.

General Assistance


             The General Assistance program is designed to help needy residents who are not eligible for Social Security or a state supported program. Needy people who qualify are able to come to the Township for assistance. In order to determine if one meets all requirements necessary to apply for General Assistance, they should contact the Township Supervisor, Richard Tuscher, at 442-4400.

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