Community Grant 2024: Spanish Community Center’s Danza Azteca Xipe-Totec

JOLIET, IL – October 24, 2024. Supervisor Alicia Morales and Clerk Estefany Bonilla proudly presented a grant to the Spanish Community Center’s Danza Azteca Xipe-Totec, a remarkable multigenerational dance troupe dedicated to preserving and celebrating indigenous traditions.

This grant exemplifies Joliet Township’s commitment to investing in our community and uplifting organizations that inspire positive change. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are thrilled to highlight Danza Azteca Xipe-Totec’s passionate efforts to share their vibrant cultural heritage with Township residents.

Together, we are fostering a more inclusive and culturally rich community!

Hispanic Heritage Spotlight 2024: Estefany Bonilla

JOLIET, IL – October 2, 2024. We are proud to celebrate Estefany Bonilla, Joliet Township’s newly sworn-in Township Clerk. Estefany officially took on her new role during the Board Meeting on September 10, 2024.

Born in California and raised in Joliet, Estefany has made our community her lifelong home. A graduate of Joliet Township High Schools and the Art Institute of Chicago, she brings creativity, leadership, and a strong commitment to service to everything she does.

Estefany first joined us as Deputy Clerk in 2023, where she excelled in preparing bids, organizing agendas, and coordinating town hall meetings. She also served as a FOIA officer, notary, and deputy registrar, while even assisting with webpage management.

Bonilla said, “As a Latina in local government, I carry the strength of my heritage and the hope of my community that every step forward isn’t just for me, but for those who come next. Together, we rise by lifting each other.”
When she’s not serving our community, you can find her reading the latest best-sellers or spending time with her family and beloved dog, Susuki.
Join us in celebrating Estefany and her incredible journey!