Lori Lightfoot to be sworn in as Chicago's first openly gay Black mayor
Lori Lightfoot prepares to take the oath as Chicago's 56th mayor, with her 90-year-old mother watching. The Massillon-raised figure would become the city’s first openly gay Black woman to lead the nation’s third largest city, a milestone her family anticipates with pride.
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Massillon Students Witness Lori Lightfoot Inauguration History
Massillon journalism students from Washington High School travel to Chicago to cover 1980 graduate Lori Lightfoot's historic inauguration as Chicago mayor. Lightfoot becomes the city's first Black woman to hold the office, marking a milestone in local government.
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Stark State grad overcomes long walk for degree
Leonie Cooper, 22, earned an associate of arts degree from Stark State College at a Canton commencement. For years she walked about 90 minutes each way across Akron to attend a west side campus, rain-soaked backpack and all, prioritizing education as her family watched.
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IndeOnline Chicago Inauguration Coverage Link Invite
Online readers are urged to visit IndeOnline.com for Chicago inauguration coverage. The site offers photos live tweets a poll and a live stream of Lori Lightfoot's swearing in with a link to complete coverage at the top of the home page.
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Lori Lightfoot Day Proclaimed by Massillon Leader
Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry issued a proclamation declaring Monday Lori Lightfoot Day. The text cites Lori Lightfoot’s upbringing shaping her social justice drive and education influence. Lightfoot, a 1980 Washington High School graduate, becomes Chicago’s 56th mayor and first Black woman in the role.
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Poll: What would you like to see in Chicago
Community poll asks residents what changes or additions they want in Chicago. Public input sought on parks transit safety and cultural venues, with organizers promising follow up on feasible ideas and timelines.
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Bipartisan push to fix Ohio whistleblower protections
A group of Ohio lawmakers backs House Bill 238 to shield state workers who report or refuse to participate in misconduct from retaliation. Reps. Jack Cera and Gary Scherer lead the effort with 16 co sponsors from both parties. The measure aims to close a loophole in current law governing non criminal disclosures to the inspector general.
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Massillon readers are invited to submit witty captions for a weekly cartoon. The winner earns front page feature on Saturday and bragging rights, with entries sent to IndeNews IndeOnline com or mailed to 729 Lincoln Way East Massillon Ohio 44646. Include name and address.
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