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Gregg and Babcock Win Decisively, with Altmann and Meadows Vying for Third Seat

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Unofficial results are showing Jessy Gregg and Lisa Babcock as the clear winners for East Lansing's City Council, with incumbents Erik Altmann and Mark Meadows separated by two votes for the third open seat.

No Matter Who Wins Today’s City Council Election . . .

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

We have a feeling you’re going to want ELi to report on what the new City Council is up to in 2020. Will we be able to do that?

Global Festival Invites Community to Travel the World In One Afternoon

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

ELI reporter Sarah Spohn previews Global Festival at Michigan State University: a trip around the world under one roof.

Lane Closures, Big Backups for Westbound Grand River Avenue

Monday, November 4, 2019

Underground utility work over the next two weeks will result in downtown lane closures on Grand River Avenue near Abbot Road. It all started today.

Déjà Vu All Over Again: Trojans Suffer Season-Ending Loss to DeWitt

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Fourth quarter field goal propels Panthers to 21-13 district playoff victory. Mark Meyer reports for ELi.

Trojan Sports Update: Quartet Heads to State Cross Country Finals

Friday, November 1, 2019

Football opens postseason play against CAAC Blue rival DeWitt while water polo team tries to advance out of regional play. Mark Meyer reports for ELi.

Triple Lindy Proves the Live Music Scene is Scary Good

Friday, November 1, 2019

ELi’s Sarah Spohn catches up with ’80s cover band Triple Lindy, who recently played a sold-out show at The Fieldhouse in East Lansing.

Voter Guide to November 2019 East Lansing City Council Election

Friday, November 1, 2019

This ELi guide is designed to assist voters as they approach the November 2019 East Lansing City Council ballot.

Have You Thought About Becoming an ELi Reporter?

Friday, November 1, 2019

Dan Totzkay, who reported for ELi while he was a graduate student at Michigan State University, explains why you might want to consider becoming a reporter for ELi.

ELi Obtains National Grant: Double Your Support Right Now!

Friday, November 1, 2019

We have funds available to DOUBLE your financial support for ELi! Help us secure ELi's ability to report through 2020 by acting right now!

Red Cedar Survey Suggests Most Families Would Stick with Their Neighborhood Schools

Thursday, October 31, 2019

The Red Cedar School Programming Survey shows families prefer to stay with neighborhood schools regardless of programming, Superintendent Dori Leyko says. ELi’s Karessa Wheeler reports.

Abbot-Albert Intersection Closing for Two Days of Underground Utility Work, Repaving

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Water main work begins Friday at a key downtown intersection. It will be reopened Saturday, after repaving. ELi's Mark Meyer brings the details.

Input on Parks & Rec Plan Sought, While Advocates Recommend a New Bond

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Advocates for East Lansing Parks & Rec reiterated that it’s time for a new bond to support the system. Meanwhile, the City is looking for feedback on the system.

Ask ELi: Answers to Questions about East Lansing’s City Council Election

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Why does it look like Mark Meadows and Jessy Gregg are running together? Answers to this and other reader questions about the City Council election.

Council Supports Meadows’ Push for More Housing Grants to City Employees

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Council approved an increase to City employee benefit program that provides forgivable loans for buying a house near campus or downtown, regardless of how much employees make.