Unannounced Immigration Arrests Prompt Safety Questions
An East Lansing resident has advocated for the city to formalize a strategy to help local residents know an immigration raid is happening, and not criminal activity.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
From WWII to Vietnam Dissent, Bill Root’s Century of Service Ends at 102
Bill Root departed this world after three acts, serving his country and its people in each.
Library Board Narrows Director Search; Staff Moving Forward With Teen Behavioral Improvement Plan
The library board plans to pick a new director next month.
East Lansing Council Delays Vote on Apartment, Places Moratorium on Data Centers, Officially Discontinues El Fresco
The proposed 13-story apartment could be voted on at council’s next meeting.
East Lansing Approves Parking Lot Loitering Ban, Tosses Out Camping Ban Amid Public Outcry
The proposals have drawn sharp criticism from advocates for unhoused people over the last few months.
East Lansing Scales Back Proposed Camping Ban but Critics Say New Rule Could Still Target Unhoused Residents
City Council scaled back a camping ban to focus on people who block event spaces, but advocates say language still leaves room to target unhoused people.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation With MSU Hillel
Guests on this week’s episode of East Lansing Insider speak about why Temple Israel has a personal connection to so many in East Lansing and how communities can respond to antisemitism.
University United Methodist Church to Host Concert to Support MSU Migrant Student Program
The church is raising money for MSU’s College Assistance Migrant Program after the U.S. Department of Education cut its funding.
Blackout Rage Gallons: The Modern Day Jungle Juice College Students Are Using to Get (Very) Drunk
Some BORGs are made with an entire fifth-gallon of liquor.
East Lansing Set to Scrap Blocked Off El Fresco Space; Considering Spending Tens of Millions on Facility Improvements
A blocked off space on Albert Avenue downtown that includes games and seating has been a staple since the COVID-19 pandemic, but will likely not be back this summer.
East Lansing Insider: Housing and Development in East Lansing
ELi editors talk about recent housing proposals on this week’s East Lansing Insider podcast.