Lockport Election: District 91 $2.5 Million Building Bonds Referendum

LOCKPORT, IL — Voters who live within Milne-Kelvin Grove School District 91 in Lockport will see a referendum question on their ballots for the April 4 consolidated election.

The proposition will ask to issue $2.5 million in school building bonds.

"This is a different approach than what was on the November ballot," the district said on its website.

In November, District 91 voters said no to a proposition that would increase the limiting rate of the district.

This new ballot question would ask voters to approve a $2.5 million bond "that would replace the current bond payment from the junior high addition that is to be paid off this year," according to the district website.

There wouldn't be a tax increase, and the bond would be paid off in seven years, the district said. The final payment would be made in 2031.

According to the District, the bonds would be used to enhance security at both District schools, replace portions of the roof at Kelvin Grove, improve ADA accessibility at Milne Grove, install central air at both schools, and make general improvements at both schools.