The McHenry County Mental Health Board has parted ways with its executive director, Leonetta Rizzi.

The Grafton Township Board has been run by Republicans for years. But Tuesday, three of four seats went to the Democrats. School District 158, also Huntley-based, also saw a shift in this election.

The hottest race in Nunda Township Tuesday was for the highway commissioner job. Incumbent “Iron Mike” Lesperance was losing to his challenger, Township Trustee Rob Parrish.

Only one incumbent ran for school board in both Crystal Lake-based school districts 47 and 155. How did they do and who else prevailed at the ballot box.

Write-in votes and outstanding mail-in ballots in McHenry County local elections might not be counted until April 15.

McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett has declared victory at the polls Tuesday though votes are still being reported.

In the Huntley Community School District 158 race, candidates endorsed by the teachers union and a grassroots organization are leading.

Hebron Village President Robert Shelton appears to have lost his seat to Steve Morris, with Shelton in third place in unofficial results.

Huntley Village President Tim Hoeft appears to be on track for a second term, seeming to have fended off a challenge from Trustee John Piwko.