ELi’s Voter Guide for the Aug. 4 Election
Find out what’s on the ballot, the different ways to vote and more!
Called Out of Retirement, Annette Irwin Aims to Bring Stability as East Lansing’s Interim City Manager
Irwin spoke with ELi days before she takes over as East Lansing’s top employee.
Advocates Troubled by East Lansing’s Response to Sexual Harassment Complaint
City Manager Robert Belleman was placed on leave last week after a city employee made a sexual harassment accusation public.
They Never Grew Old: East Lansing’s WWII Dead
Thirty-seven service members from East Lansing were killed during World War II. These are their stories.
East Lansing Schools Targeted by Two “Swatting” Calls in Three School Days. It’s Part of a Larger Trend.
Calling in false emergencies to draw a large response from law enforcement is a growing concern, with calls more often targeting large entities like schools and religious institutions.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
City Council Approves Large Expansion to The Graduate’s Rooftop Bar
The maximum occupancy of the bar will increase from 96 to 199.
East Lansing City Council Approves One Downtown High-Rise, Denies Another
The council approved “The Howard” a 12-story apartment building.
Trust, Growth and Taxes: The Challenges Awaiting East Lansing’s Next City Manager
The next city manager will face many challenges as East Lansing’s top employee. Three hurdles stand out.
Camps Close, Patios Empty as Wildfire Smoke Engulfs East Lansing
The city reassigned some workers to indoor jobs and restaurants closed their patios, as health officials warn of consequences from poor air quality.
Income Tax Extension Among 24 Recommendations Made By East Lansing Finance Committee
The committee has spent six months analyzing the city’s revenues, expenses and budgetary process.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Only Three Candidates File for Four Open East Lansing School Board Seats
The filing deadline passed today at 4 p.m.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation About the Farmer’s Market
The East Lansing farmer’s market is one of the city’s most popular summer traditions.
East Lansing City Council to Consider Two Large Downtown Apartments
The buildings could collectively house close to 1,200 residents, if approved.
East Lansing Islamic Center’s Women-Only Gym Removes Fitness Barriers for Muslim Women
Some women have exercised in a gym for the first time since the space opened.
Gasoline Odor at East Lansing Marathon Station Triggers EGLE Investigation
The potential leak was reported on Tuesday.