Next REIAL Meeting: November 20, 2024

REIAL Monthly Meeting | Reunión mensual de REIAL
Join us for the next Racial Equity Impact Assessment League (REIAL) virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM (CST) on Zoom!
REIAL brings together community leaders and elected officials dedicated to advancing equity, preventing violence, and building a more inclusive Joliet. This monthly gathering is a platform to share updates, collaborate on meaningful initiatives, and ensure resources are directed to support all members of the community.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, contribute, and help drive impactful change. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month, and we welcome new members from organizations that share our vision for equity and inclusion.
Interested in joining? Please RSVP by reaching out to LeShae Hudson, Violence Prevention Council Coordinator, at lhudson@joliettownship.net.
Meeting link: bit.ly/REIALMeeting
Learn more: bit.ly/JolietREIAL
Together, let’s make a difference!

Fall-A-Palooza Bash: October 31, 2024

Join us for Fall-A-Palooza Bash at the Ozzie & Peggy Mitchell Center on Halloween, October 31st, from 4 PM – 6 PM! Hosted by Joliet Township Government CVI Services, this event offers a fun and safe Halloween celebration for the kids in our community. The goal is to provide a welcoming environment where children can trick-or-treat, enjoy snacks, and have a great time in a secure space. We look forward to seeing you there!

Joliet Township is committed to reducing gun violence in the community. The Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Services program provides support through case management, street outreach, victim advocacy, and community activities. This program helps high-risk individuals*, including those who may commit violence, those who have already done so, victims, and their families.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2024: Ivan Diaz

This Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, we take a moment to acknowledge Ivan Diaz, whose role as Finance Director at Joliet Township exemplifies the important contributions of Hispanic professionals in our community. He graduated from Lewis University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a minor in Finance. After graduating in 2018, Ivan began his career as an accountant, gaining valuable experience in auditing, bookkeeping, and taxation—skills that are essential in his role at the township. Outside of work, Ivan is a passionate sports fan, cheering on his favorite Chicago teams: the Bears and the Bulls.
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Este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, queremos reconocer a Ivan Diaz, quien como Director de Finanzas en el Municipio de Joliet representa el valioso impacto de los hispanos en nuestra comunidad. Ivan Diaz es el Director de Finanzas en el Municipio de Joliet. Se graduó de la Universidad de Lewis con una licenciatura en Contabilidad y una especialización en Finanzas. Después de graduarse en 2018, Ivan comenzó su carrera como contador, donde adquirió experiencia valiosa en auditoría, contabilidad y tributación, habilidades esenciales para su rol en el municipio. Fuera del trabajo, Ivan es un apasionado fanático de los deportes y apoya a sus equipos favoritos de Chicago: los Bears y los Bulls.

Hispanic Heritage Spotlight 2024: Fatima Silva

JOLIET, IL – September 20, 2024. As we continue our Hispanic Heritage Spotlight series, we are celebrating Fatima Silva for Hispanic Heritage Month and her impact at Joliet Township Givernment.
Fatima A. Silva works as a Commercial Deputy for the Joliet Township Assessor’s Office. Prior to this role, Fatima began her assessing career in 2016 with the DuPage Township Assessor’s Office in Bolingbrook, where she served as a part-time bilingual English/Spanish Residential Clerk and Property Tax Exemption Specialist.
Her commitment to serving and communicating with taxpayers in their own language led her to earn the Certified Illinois Assessing Officer (CIAO) Certificate. Over the course of eight years at DuPage Township, Fatima gained significant experience, which contributed to her progression to Commercial Deputy.
Her goal is to develop fair and equitable assessments for commercial and industrial properties and serve the residents of Joliet Township. Outside of work, Fatima enjoys spending time with her family and three dogs.