Lockport, IL Attorney News Archive

Joliet Public Schools District 86 is preparing for a crucial vote concerning the employment status of Jeremy Ledesma, a 23-year-old janitor facing charges related to child pornography. Ledesma, who has worked at Eisenhower Elementary School since 2022, was suspended in October 2025 after the district became aware of an ongoing police investigation.

Concerns among parents in the Joliet, Illinois community are mounting as they question the safety of their children and the school's hiring practices. The district has stated that Ledesma passed all necessary criminal background checks prior to his employment and emphasized that no incidents related to the allegations occurred on school property.

The school board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., and in the meantime, counselors are being made available to support anxious students and staff during this troubling time.

A tragic accident occurred on Interstate 355 early Sunday morning, claiming the life of 38-year-old Juan C. Vera Najera from Bolingbrook. Najera was driving the wrong way when his Ford SUV collided head-on with another vehicle near the Des Plaines River.

The crash left the other driver, a resident of Lockport, with serious injuries that required hospitalization. As investigators from the Illinois State Police look into the details surrounding the incident, there are potential implications for civil litigation claims and criminal defense related to vehicular laws.

In the wake of the collision, the roadway was temporarily closed to facilitate thorough investigations. These inquiries are crucial for determining liability in personal injury law cases. As authorities continue their work, further developments are expected, including the results from the Will County Coroner's Office autopsy and police reports.