Lake County in 60 seconds

New officials to take office

The six newly elected members of the Lake County Board will be sworn in during a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 1. The session begins at 9 a.m. at the county government building, 18 N. County St., Waukegan. The board will choose its chairman and vice chairman for the next two years at the meeting, too.

Whooping cough cases up

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is alerting the medical community and public about an increase in pertussis cases, aka whooping cough, in Lake County. As of Nov. 20, health officials reported 82 confirmed and probable cases this year, with the majority of them occurring in children 5-11 years old. Pertussis is a highly contagious illness that can affect anyone. In recent years there has been an increase in pertussis in adolescents and young adults nationwide. Most of these cases have occurred in previously immunized people, indicating that over time, a vaccine becomes less effective. For vaccinations, call your health care provider or the health department's immunization program at (847) 377- 8470.

Lincolnshire board meets

The Lincolnshire village board will meet at 7 p.m. today, Monday, to discuss a proposed cable TV contract renewal with Comcast and other business. The session will be held at village hall, 1 Olde Half Day Road. A committee of the whole meeting will follow the first session.

Victorian Tea tickets available

Tickets for MainStreet Libertyville's "Victorian Tea" are available for sale. The traditional English Tea features finger sandwiches and pastries arranged on fine china accompanied by Victorian silverware, vintage linens and fine English teas. Holiday musical entertainment will be provided. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St. Tickets are $30 for Saturday, Dec. 6th and 13th. Seating is limited. Call (847) 680-0336 for reservations.

Duck stamp design contest

Students from kindergarten to 12th grade are invited to participate in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest. Rules, information and entry forms are available at www.fws.gov/juniorduck/ArtContest.htm. Entries are judged in four categories by grade level and all entrants receive a certificate. The winning art work is reproduced on the annual Junior Duck stamp, which are sold for $5 each to support youth education and wildlife programs. (217) 524-4126.