SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Director and Assistant Director of East Lansing Public Library Tender Resignations
The resignations occur amid turmoil at the library and in the city’s workforce.
Racial Disparities, Data Struggles Among Findings in First ELIPOC Annual Report
Commission Chair Erick Williams calls the April 2022 police shooting at Meijer a “learning opportunity” and offers recommendations for the future.
Local Churches Make Commitment to Faith-Based Reparations
All Saints Episcopal Church and Edgewood United Church will donate $100,000 to the Justice League of Lansing.
Ask ELi: A Million Dollars for the Pickleball Courts?
There is more than meets the eye behind the costs for renovation of the Patriarche Park courts.
How Interim City Clerk Marie Wicks Thinks about the Charter Amendment Proposals
As East Lansing’s Council decides whether to put three charter amendments to voters, we asked one experienced local official to articulate the pros and cons.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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Estrella Torrez Sworn in as School Board Trustee
The Oct. 23 meeting included a presentation by the ELHS principal, adoption of 24 board policy revisions and approval of a bond proposal for security enhancements.
Autumn is a Beautiful Time to Experience Nature in East Lansing
With migrating birds, squirrels fattening up for winter and diverse city parks, this is a good time of year to get outside.
Live News Updates for Oct. 30-Nov. 5
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: Interim Director of Planning, Building and Development Tim Dempsey is leaving for a job in Saginaw.
Dyslexia Advocacy, Ninja Warrior are Passions of MacDonald Middle School Student
The young organizer of Saturday’s Dollars 4 Dyslexia Fundraising Open House has set her sights on raising $6,000.













