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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.
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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.