About Wood River

A road lined with trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage, featuring shades of red and orange. The sky is clear with a hint of a contrail, and the grass on either side of the road appears dry and brown.

You can reach us during Normal Office Hours at:

CLERK’S OFFICE 618-259-7260

ASSESSOR’S OFFICE 618-259-1532

HIGHWAY DEPT. 618-259-2490

SUPERVISOR’S & SEWER OFFICE 618-259-2366

Wood River Township

Serving the residents of Wood River, East Alton, Cottage Hills, Roxana, and portions of Bethalto and Hartford

Supervisor-618-259-2366    Assessor-618-259-1532   Clerk/Highway-618-259-2490 or 618-259-7260

Office hours: Monday – Friday    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

REMINDER:  Township board meetings are the last Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise posted) and are held at the Wood River Township Hall – 33 S. 9th Street, East Alton, IL @6:00 p.m.

 

Wood River Township Receives Grant from

Metro East Park and Recreation District

 

 

 

New Shaded Pavilion completed at the Pickle Ball

“Court of Heroes” at Kutter Park

 

Property Tax Exemption Information

Visit Assessor’s Page for list of Banks that take Real Estate Payments

Property Tax Exemption Applications were mailed out at the end of January, call the Assessor if you did not receive one.

Assessor’s Letter on tax info under Assessor’s Heading

These applications include:

Senior Exemptions,

Senior Freeze

Senior Homestead

Veterans with Disabilities

Persons with Disabilities

More information under the Assessor’s Tab

for more information contact the Wood River Township Assessor’s Office

618-259-1532

Flyer for Madison County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site. Lists accepted items like paint and batteries, appointment info, 2025 collection dates, and location details. Features images of waste items and recycling logos. QR code included.
Flyer for Madison County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site. Lists accepted items like paint and batteries, appointment info, 2025 collection dates, and location details. Features images of waste items and recycling logos. QR code included.

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Upcoming Events

  • March 17, 2025
    8th Street Dump Open 7:30AM- Noon
  • March 21, 2025
    8th Street Dump Open NOON-3 PM
  • March 24, 2025
    8th Street Dump Open 7:30AM- Noon
  • March 25, 2025
    Board Meeting
  • March 28, 2025
    8th Street Dump Open NOON-3 PM
  • March 31, 2025
    8th Street Dump Open 7:30AM- Noon
  • April 4, 2025
    8th Street Dump Open NOON-3 PM
  • April 7, 2025
    8th Street Dump Open 7:30AM- Noon