Grundy County's new state's attorney officially took office Monday, following a swearing-in ceremony at the Grundy County Courthouse.

In the upstairs courtroom, Judge Robert Marsaglia administered the oath of office to the newly elected Jason Helland, R-Mazon, who on Nov. 6 ousted incumbent John Bates, D-Morris.

Helland was joined by his wife, Sara; parents, Jerry and Joanne; and 13-day-old daughter, Harper, who was propped up in an infant carrier as he took the oath to support the the U.S. Constitution and Illinois Constitution and faithfully carry out the duties of office.