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Three new and 16 returning board members were officially sworn in to the Lake County Board with Sandy Hart and Mary Ross Cunningham picked as chair and vice chair, respectively, for a third consecutive term.

Democrats retained a solid majority and incumbents from both parties prevailed in reelection bids for the Lake County Board.

Democrats appeared on their way to retaining a solid majority and incumbents from both parties were ahead in re-election bids for the Lake County Board.

Incumbent Democrat John Wasik makes his case for reelection to the Lake County Board's District 6 seat by touting his focus on the environment, transportation and finding local solutions to local problems, while Republican challenger Justin Kaechele is championing "family values" and says he wants to do his part in "preserving our country for the next generation."

Two Grayslake residents -- an incumbent touting a list of accomplishments and a political newcomer with concerns about partisan interests -- are running to represent District 6 on the Lake County Board.

For an array of reasons, political candidates in Lake County and beyond are shunning the League of Women Voters this fall.

The Lake County Board on Tuesday amended its legislative agenda to include support for state or federal initiatives to ban the sale or possession of certain rifles and other firearms-related measures.

Canadian National Railroads plan to reduce delays at crossings and improve commuter rail and freight service in Lake County has received another official endorsement.

Canadian National Railroads plan to reduce delays at crossings and improve commuter rail and freight service in Lake County has received another official endorsement.

Signature-gathering season for political candidates is well underway and several Lake County Board incumbents in the last week have made it known theyll be seeking reelection.