SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Charter Change Would Dramatically Increase Student Votes in Council Elections. Is that Good or Bad?
In advance of Council’s discussion on the matter, ELi brings you two voices in favor and two against.
Change EL’s Council from 5 to 7 Members? This and Lots More on Tuesday’s Agenda.
Three big surprises on this coming Tuesday’s City Council agenda.
Council Denies Starbucks Drive-Thru Hours Extension; Approval of Employee Retention Bonuses Tabled
June as Pride Month and Juneteenth as a holiday are now formally recognized in the City of East Lansing.
ELi Investigation Shows Unusual Uses of East Lansing Taxes for ‘Nongovernmental’ Charities
Weeks after being advised by Lansing’s deputy mayor that giving cash away to a local charity violates state law, East Lansing’s mayor supported another $5,000 donation by his city. And why did former city manager George Lahanas start two “nongovernmental” charities from City Hall?
A Tale of Two Lawsuits (against East Lansing)
Twin cases provide insight into the risks and costs of suits against the city from large, national groups.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Live News Updates for Sept. 25-Oct. 1
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: “Precincts, Pollbooks & Proposals” will be held next week.
Grove Street Rezoning Denied by City Council
The proposal was defeated 3-2. Hagan Reality owners are not sure what their next steps will be for the properties but vow not to give up.
Live News Updates for Sept. 18-24
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. Current top story: The ELPD is partnering with the faith community for a coat drive.
Documentary Looks at Heroism of a US Muslim on 9/11
The film, which tells the story of Salman Hamdani, will be screened at the WKAR Studios on Thursday. Two of the documentary’s creators are East Lansing natives.
Live News Updates for Sept. 11-17
ELi Now is a column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news.
Current top story: Spartan Appreciation Day at the ELFM is Sunday.













