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Welcome to Richmond Township
Nestled on the Illinois-Wisconsin border in McHenry County, Richmond Township offers a serene blend of rural charm and community spirit. Home to the Village of Richmond and Village of Spring Grove, our township thrives along Route 12 with small-town warmth, scenic landscapes, and strong community roots. Whether you’re here to live, visit, dine or shop , discover what makes Richmond Township special!

Quick Facts

  • Population: Over 6,683 and growing

  • Area: 32.86 square miles of natural beauty

  • Key Services: Senior Transportation, General Assistance, Food Pantry Support

  • Nearby: Chain O’Lakes, Glacial Park, and historic downtown Richmond

Richmond Township Officials
Supervisor: Ron Kay  |  Assessor: Patricia O'Neill  |  Highway Commissioner: Chris Gumm  |  Clerk: Tammy Kay

Township Meetings

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Township Meetings
Richmond Township Board of Trustees meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Township Office, 7812 S. Route 31, Richmond, IL 60071.

 

These meetings are open to the public, and we encourage residents to attend, share feedback, or stay updated on township matters. Agendas and minutes are posted online—check our [Meeting Dates, Agendas & Minutes] page for details.

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Senior Services

Transportation

  • Doctor's Appointments: Schedule your medical appointments conveniently by calling 815-678-0077.

  • Shopping Bus: Our shopping bus operates on a rotating schedule every Friday, offering transportation to various stores:

    • Every Other Friday: McHenry Route (Walmart, Meijer, Aldi, Dollar Tree)

    • Alternating Fridays: Richmond/Spring Grove Route

    • Final Route: 120 Jewel, Angelo's, etc.

  • Capacity: The bus accommodates a maximum of 13 passengers, including one wheelchair.

  • Scheduling:

    • Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis.

    • We schedule appointments for the current month only.

    • Appointments for the following month are taken on the last Monday of the current month.

  • Contact: Call Diana today to schedule your transportation!

Township Testimonials 

To the Board

All of you! Thanks so much for another wonderful year of transportation service!

Read More Testimonials or write your own!

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General Assistance

What types of Assistance does Richmond Township provide?
Richmond Township administers General Assistance and Emergency Assistance, as well as Salvation Army Assistance through the Supervisor's Office. Anyone can request and apply, but one of the guidelines limit assistance to the geographical area (residing within Richmond Township).

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What is the difference?
All applicants are required to first complete a General Assistance app. (similar to the DHS form). Forms are available Monday through Friday 7:30am to 2:30pm, or by appointment. Generally it takes 20 to 40 minutes to complete the application along with the necessary verification and disclosure forms. You then will call to make an  interview appointment.

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