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Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Clerk's Office Leonard Robinson Administration Center 22013 Governors Highway • Richton Park, IL 60471 Tel (708) 228- 5045 • Clerk@RichTownship.org Monday- Friday: 9am - 4pm Clerk's Office Budgets and Audits Disabled Parking FOIA Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Voter Services Meeting Agendas Click the date to download Agenda 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 AGENDA - January 21, 2020 AGENDA - February 3, 2020 AGENDA - March 16, 2020 AGENDA - April 6, 2020 AGENDA - April 20, 2020 AGENDA - May 4, 2020 AGENDA - May 18, 2020 AGENDA - June 15, 2020 AGENDA - July 20, 2020 AGENDA - August 3, 2020 AGENDA - August 17, 2020 AGENDA - September 8, 2020 AGENDA - September 21, 2020 AGENDA - October 5. 2020 AGENDA - November 2, 2020 AGENDA - November 16, 2020 AGENDA - December 7, 2020 AGENDA - January 4, 2021 AGENDA - January 19, 2021 AGENDA - February 1, 2021 AGENDA - February 16, 2021 AGENDA - March 2, 2021 AGENDA - March 15, 2021 AGENDA - April 5, 2021 AGENDA - May 3, 2021 AGENDA - May 17, 2021 AGENDA - May 20, 2021 AGENDA - May 24, 2021 AGENDA - June 28, 2021 AGENDA - July 12, 2021 AGENDA - July 20, 2021 AGENDA - August 2, 2021 AGENDA - August 17, 2021 AGENDA - September 7, 2021 AGENDA - September 20, 2021 AGENDA - October 4, 2021 AGENDA - October 18, 2021 AGENDA - November 1, 2021 AGENDA - November 15, 2021 AGENDA - January 4, 2021 AGENDA - January 19, 2021 AGENDA - February 1, 2021 AGENDA - February 16, 2021 AGENDA - March 2, 2021 AGENDA - March 15, 2021 AGENDA - April 5, 2021 AGENDA - May 3, 2021 AGENDA - May 17, 2021 AGENDA - May 20, 2021 AGENDA - May 24, 2021 AGENDA - June 28, 2021 AGENDA - July 12, 2021 AGENDA - July 20, 2021 AGENDA - August 2, 2021 AGENDA - August 17, 2021 AGENDA - September 7, 2021 AGENDA - September 20, 2021 AGENDA - October 4, 2021 AGENDA - October 18, 2021 AGENDA - November 1, 2021 AGENDA - November 15, 2021 AGENDA - January 3, 2023 AGENDA - January 17, 2023 AGENDA - February 6, 2023 AGENDA - February 21, 2023 AGENDA - March 7, 2023 AGENDA - March 20, 2023 AGENDA - April 3, 2023 AGENDA - April 11, 2023 AGENDA - June 20, 2023 AGENDA - July 3, 2023 AGENDA - August 7, 2023 AGENDA - September 5, 2023 AGENDA - October 3, 2023 AGENDA - January 8, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting AGENDA - January 8, 2024 Road District Decennial Committee Meeting AGENDA - January 22, 2024 AGENDA - February 5, 2024 AGENDA - February 20, 2024 AGENDA - March 5, 2024 AGENDA - March 18, 2024 AGENDA - April 2, 2024 AGENDA - April 9, 2024 Annual Town Meeting AGENDA - April 15, 2024 AGENDA - May 6, 2024 AGENDA - May 20, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting AGENDA - June 3, 2024 AGENDA - June 17, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting AGENDA - July 1, 2024 AGENDA - August 5, 2024 AGENDA- September 3, 2024 AGENDA- September 16, 2024 AGENDA- October 7 , 2024 AGENDA- October 21,2024 AGENDA- November 18,2024 AGENDA- December 03 ,2024- Board of Trustees Meeting AGENDA- December 03 ,2024- Road District Decennial Committee Meeting AGENDA- December 03,2024- Decennial Committee Meeting AGENDA- December 27,2024 AGENDA - January 6, 2025 AGENDA - January 21, 2025 AGENDA - February 03, 2025 AGENDA - March 04, 2025 AGENDA - March 17, 2025 AGENDA- April 07, 2025 AGENDA- April 08,2025 (Annual Town Hall Meeting) AGENDA- April 21, 2025 Election & Voter Services Register to Vote Illinois residents may register to vote in person, online or by mail. The easiest way to register is to go to the state's website and complete your application at: https://ova.elections.il.gov/ Election Day registration is offered in the State of Illinois. Voters are required to show two forms of ID, one with a current address, to their polling place. Voters may also update their voting information on Election Day. Information about voting by mail in Cook County can be found here . Voting In Person Cook County residents may register to vote with a deputy registrar in the Rich Township Clerk's office. Voting Online If you have an Illinois driver's license or state ID, you may register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website. Voting by Mail If you don't have a driver's license or State ID, you may fill out a form online, print, sign, and mail it in . Become an Election Judge! Are you interested in strengthening our democracy by facilitating elections, and making money doing so? Judges make between $200 and $350 by monitoring polling places on election days (including early voting). To be eligible to serve as an election judge, you must be: A U.S. citizen A resident of Cook County A registered voter at your current address in Cook County Able to speak, read and write English Of good understanding and capable of performing the duties of an election judge For more information, and to register to become an election judge, visit: https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/agency/election-judges Cook County Clerk Website The Cook County Clerk’s website is a great resource for information regarding elections. Utilize the website to find your polling place, check election results, register to vote, etc. https://www.cookcountyclerk.com Find Your Polling Place Freedom of Information Act Access the form using the link provided below. It is designed to provide you with helpful guidance on how to submit a FOIA request. 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Budget Hearing Notices Rich Township Budget Hearing Notice May 2, 2022 Rich Township Road District Budget Hearing Notice May 2, 2022 Rich Township Budgets Rich Township Budget 2025 - 2026 Rich Township Budget 2024 - 2025 Rich Township Budget 2023 - 2024 Rich Township Budget 2022- 2023 Rich Township Budget 2021- 2022 Rich Township Bud get 2020- 2021 Rich Township Budget 2019- 2020 General Assistance Budgets Rich Township General Assistance Budget 2021- 2022 Road District Budgets Rich Township Road District Budget 2025- 2026 Rich Township Road District Budget 2024- 2025 Rich Township Road District Budget 2023 - 2024 Rich Township Road District Budget 2022- 2023 Rich Township Road District Budget 2021- 2022 Rich Township Road District Budget 2020- 2021 Rich Township Road District Budget 2019- 2020 Rich Township Audits Rich Township Audit 2018 Rich Township Audit 2016 Welcome, Rich Township! Greetings, The Clerk's office is currently open by appointments only. To schedule an appointment please email clerk@richtownship.org or please call 708-228-5045. As Township Clerk, I serve as the ex-officio clerk of the Road District, the local election authority, and keeper of all township and road district records except for general assistance case records. The clerk is also responsible for organizing board meetings and posting legal announcements for the township and road district. Please feel free to set up an appointment and take advantage of the services the Clerk’s Office provides to our residents such as: Notary Temporary/Permanent Handicap Placard Voter’s Registration Sincerely, Arlene M. "Sugar" Al-Amin Clerk Arlene M. "Sugar" Al-Amin Clerk | FOIA Officer Direct (708) 748- 672 2 ext. 5055 SAl-Amin@Richtownship.org Clerk's Bio Disabled Parking Temporary Handicap Parking Placards Temporary Handicap Parking Placards are available at no cost to the applicants for disabilities that will not exceed three months. An application (PDF) signed by the attending health care provider is required. Permanent Handicap Parking Placards Permanent disability placard applications are also available. Applications (PDF) must be signed by the attending health care provider and mailed to Secretary of State, Persons with Disabilities License Plates/Placard Unit. 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Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Community Calendar To submit events to the Community Calendar contact the Office of Supervisor Calvin Jordan Scroll down for a list of Annual Events. Annual Events January Black History Month Awards Ceremony February Senior Valentine's Luncheon Black History Month Program Senior Services Resource Fair March St Patrick‘s Day Senior Luncheon April Easter Egg Hunt Senior Throw-Back Prom May Mother's Day Senior Luncheon Annual Golf Outing Village of Matteson Labor Day Parade June Father's Day Senior Luncheon Senior Ice Cream Social Youth Ice Cream Social July Rich Township Mega Fest Senior Ice Cream Social Youth Ice Cream Social Fish Fry Senior Luncheon August Illinois State Fair- Senior Day Annual Jazz Fest Summer Senior Luncheon September Community Clean-Up Day of Service October October Fest Senior Services Masquerade Luncheon November Veterans Luncheon Thanksgiving Turkey Give-a-way December Christmas Tree Lighting Senior Services Holiday Celebration Holiday Toy Drive

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Rich Township Established 1850 | "Rich in Service" General Demographics Township Government Geography & Maps Major Highways Demographics The racial makeup of Rich Township according to the 2020 United States Census Historical Population Census Census %± 2000 67,826 — 2010 76,727 13.1% 2020 76,138 - 0.8% Race % Other 2.9% White 16.17% Multiracial 4.9% Asian 1.1% African American 74.1% Geography Rich Township covers an area of 36.59 square miles (94.8 km2); of this, 36.36 square miles (94.2 km2) (99.36 percent) is land and 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2) (0.64 percent) is water. Maps Click Below for Maps Rich Township - Cook County Rich Township Highway Map - IDOT Major Highway Interstate 57 Illinois Route 43 Interstate 80 Illinois Route 50 U.S. Route 45 U.S. Route 30 General Incorporated in 1850, Rich Township is one of 30 townships in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 76,727. Rich Township covers an area of 36.59 square miles Rich Township is comprised of 10 historic and diverse municipalities: Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. For more information about the municipalities , click here Encompassing all and portions of the following zip codes: 60422, 60423, 60429, 60430, 60443, 60461, 60466, 60471, 60477, 60478 The Township is governed by a board that consists of five members: the Supervisor as chairman, and four other members, each of whom has one vote. The Town Clerk is the clerk of the Board of Trustees and votes in case of a tie when filling a vacancy in a township office. The Township board is the legislative branch of township government, which establishes policy for the township to follow. For more information click the Township Government tab above. Rich Township Board Ca lvin Jordan , Supervisor Arlen e M. "Sugar" Al-Amin , Clerk Sam Brown, CIAO, Assessor Dennis White , Esq., Highway Commissioner Nicholas P. Bobis , Trustee Steven Burris , Trustee Candyce Herron , Trustee Jacquelyn "Jackie" Small , Trustee For more information about the Township board, click here Original Seal - 1850 2020 2023 Township Government Township government is one of the oldest forms of government in Illinois. While the viability of the continued role of township government has been questioned recently, those who work with townships and receive services from them have no doubt about their importance. Townships perform three mandatory functions: administering a general assistance program to qualifying residents, maintaining township road district highways and bridges, and appraising property values in all counties other than Cook County. Townships also are given a variety of statutory responsibilities which are somewhat lesser known, but equally important. For example, they may, among other services, provide senior services, conduct youth programs, appoint fire district trustees, and maintain cemeteries; additionally, township trustees serve as the township’s official “fence viewers.” Townships have been given various powers which they may exercise depending upon the needs of their constituents and the activism of their officials. Each township has the corporate capacity to exercise the powers expressly granted to it, pr those necessary implied from these express grants, and no others. 60 ILCS 1/85-10. See also Grassini v. DuPage Tp., 279 Ill. App. 3d 614, 665 N.E.2d 860 (3d Dist. 1996) (holding that a township may exercise only those powers conferred upon it by statute). This limitation is called the “Dillon’s Rule” and affects all Illinois governments except home rule municipalities and counties. Like other non-home rule units, townships have no inherent powers, but only those granted to them by the constitution or authorized by statute. Diversified Computer Services, Inc. v. Town of York, 104 Ill. App. 3d 852, 433 N.E.2d 726 (2d Dist. 1982). Prior to engaging in any act, therefore, a township must make sure that it possesses the authority to engage in such an act. Townships are conferred their powers through the Illinois Township Code (60 ILCS 1/1 et. seq.), the 1970 Illinois Constitution and through various other statutory and common laws. Special statutory sections govern the powers and the functions of township officers. Townships exercise their various powers through either the corporate authorities of the township (the electors) or the township board. Township Powers A township may sue and be sued. A township may purchase any real estate or personal property for public purposes by the use of installment contracts providing for payment over a period of not more than 20 years for real estate and not more than 10 years for personal property. A township may construct a town hall under an installment contract providing for payment over a period of not more than 20 years. A township may make all contracts necessary in the exercise of township powers. A township may expend or contract for the expenditure of any federal funds it is given for any purpose for which a township can expend tax revenues. A township may acquire land or any interest in land located within its township limits. It may acquire the land or interest by gift, purchase, or otherwise, but not by condemnation, except in special instances when townships are expressly given the power of condemnation, such as to acquire parks, open space, or cemeteries. A township may also acquire (by purchase, gift or legacy) and hold personal property, and may sell and convey that property. A township may improve land for industrial or commercial purposes and may donate and convey improved land or interest in land to the Illinois Finance Authority. A township may receive funds under the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and may expend or contract for the expenditure of those funds and other township funds for certain specified activities. A township may establish reasonable fees for recreation and instructional programs sponsored by the township. A township may borrow money (i) from any bank or financial institution if the money is to be repaid within 10 years from the time it is borrowed, or (ii) with the approval of the highway commissioner, from a township road district fund, if the money is to be repaid within one year from the time it is borrowed. A township may administer a recycling program and adopt rules for recycling programs in unincorporated areas.

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Sam A. Brown, CIAO Assessor Sam A. Brown assumed the role of Rich Township Assessor at the beginning of 2018. Prior to 2018, Sam served as a Property Tax Appeals Analyst and Hearing Officer for the Cook County Board of Review for 11 years. During this time Sam had the privilege of assisting thousands of Cook County residential property tax payers achieve fair and equitable property tax assessments via the appeals process. In the role of Assessor, Sam’s efforts focus on serving the residents of Rich Township by helping to ensure fair and equitable property assessments are achieved through the appeals process, and assisting residents in obtaining any homeowner/senior/disabled or other exemptions for which they are eligible to receive. Sam is a Certified Illinois Assessing Officer (CIAO), a requirement for becoming a Township Assessor. In addition, he has lived with his family in the Village of Matteson (Rich Township) for the past 35 years where he also served as a Village Trustee for 15 years. Sam also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. (708) 7468- 5026 ext 5025 SBrown@richtownship.org Responsibilities of the Assessor The assessor evaluates and appraises property in the township which is subject to taxation for the year. (60 ILCS 1/77-5).

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Candyce Herron Trustee Candyce Herron bio coming soon. Direct (708) 748- 6722 ext. 5917 CHerron@richtownship.org Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees The Township Board consists of five members: the Supervisor as chairman, and four other members, each of whom has one vote. The town board is the legislative branch of township government, which establishes policy for the township to follow. Policies established by the town board are generally carried out by the supervisor and clerk in their capacities as administrators. The town board may not establish policies for either the township assessor or the highway commissioner. The township trustees are responsible for certifying tax levies for the township and road district. In the case of the road district, the amount of the levy is to be determined by highway commissioner. The town board of trustees is also responsible for adopting the annual budget and appropriation ordinance for the town, general assistance, and road and bridge funds. The trustees are also responsible for approving all town expense and auditing bills submitted for payment by the highway commissioner. The trustees have an obligation to approve all legally incurred bills to the extent that there is an appropriation for the expenditure. Conversely, the trustees have an obligation to reject for payment, all bills, including those for the road district that are not legally incurred debts.

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Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Road District Leonard Robinson Administration Center 22013 Governors Highway • Richton Park, IL 60471 Tel (708) 228- 5050 • Highway@RichTownship.org Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am - 4pm Wednesday: 8am - 6pm 2nd Saturday: 9am - Noon Welcome, Rich Township! The Road District maintains roads and bridges in the unincorporated residential areas of Rich Township. For assistance in the following services, please contact us at highway@richtownship.org . Road District responsibilities: Driveway culvert replacement Driveway permits Sign maintenance Snow and ice control Weed mowing Shoulder maintenance Pavement maintenance Storm sewer maintenance Emergency tree removal from the roadway All construction affecting district road right of way Dennis White, Esq. Highway Commissioner Direct (708) 748-6722 Ext. 5050 DWhite@RichTownship.org Commissioner's Bio

Established 1850, Rich Township serves 76,727 residents in the South suburban Cook County, Illinois Municipalities of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park and University Park. Calvin Jordan Supervisor Calvin Jordan is an accomplished business proprietor, elected government official, and board member possessing over 30 years of progressive experience specializing in Leadership, Business and Community Development through the design, implementation, and oversight of municipal programs, social economic and community development. Motivated by challenges associated with bridging people together with organizations and resources to promote and sustain progress; ethically energized by the results of promoting sound business, governance, and human rights practices within vulnerable populations. Supervisor Jordan also served as the Township’s Highway Commissioner for 20 years, from 2001 to 2021. Supervisor Jordan also serves as a board member at Franciscan Alliance Hospital since 2007. Professionally he worked for the Cook County Board of Commissioners for over 22 years; first as a budget analyst and then later as the special assistant to the late former Cook County Board President John H. Stroger. Supervisor Jordan received his bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Additionally, he has a certificate in Executive Development from DePaul University. Direct (708) 748-6722 ext 5049 CJordan@richtownship.org Responsibilities of the Supervisor Pursuant to Chapter 60, Section 70 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the Supervisor is the elected Chief Executive Officer of the Township, and has four primary responsibilities. They are: Administrator of General Assistance Chairman of the Township Board of Trustees Treasurer of all township funds Ex-Officio Treasurer of the Road and Bridge Fund