UPDATE: Council Puts Off Question of Adding 2 Seats to East Lansing’s City Council
City Council is putting off possibly asking voters whether to add 2 seats to the Council, bringing the total seats from 5 to 7....
What Happened at City Council Last Night?
Wearing matching t-shirts saying "good trouble," the new City Council met for the first time last night. We give you a rundown of what happened during those five...
MSU Credit Union Proposal for Downtown Reviewed by Planning Commission
Planning Commission will likely vote on a recommendation for the MSUFCU proposal tonight. ELi brings you the details with images and maps....
Former Harper’s Employees Appeal to City Council for Justice, as Owners Fight Back
With Harper's still closed after the COVID-19 outbreak, the owners are now defending themselves against recent accusations of unsafe conditions and failure to fully...
NPR’s Fresh Air Talks about ELi as a Local News Model
ELi readers are excited to hear our work mentioned on Fresh Air this week. Want to know the backstory?...
Significant Vacancies on East Lansing Government Commissions
Council will likely soon name new members of the Planning Commission, DDA, BRA, and Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission....
“Coming for Lahanas Next”? Apparently Not, as Mayor Moves to Extend City Manager’s Contract
City Manager George Lahanas's contract is worth over $200,000 per year. Mayor Aaron Stephens wants to extend it now, without a performance review....
Developer Wants 450 Days More for Evergreen Properties Talks . . . And Wants TIF
River Caddis Development has put together a draft agreement that would shift yet more of The CITADEL project costs onto the public ledger. For now, East Lansing's...
East Lansing Seeks Lawyers, and More Lawyers, and a Financial Advisor
The City Council is seeking a new city attorney, and the DDA and BRA are looking for an attorney and a financial advisor. What's up?...
Harper’s Faced the Liquor Control Commission: What Happened and What’s Next
Harper's owner Pat Riley warned today that COVID-19 is "a silent invisible thief" who steals your business's reputation. He made his case to the Michigan Liquor...