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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A photo of the cracked sidewalk next to Reavis Hall. Opinion Columnist Byrdie Seda argues that the roads and sidewalks around DeKalb needs to be taken better care of to prevents injuries. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

Opinion: DeKalb needs to take better care of its sidewalks, roads

By Byrdie Seda, Opinion Columnist | October 12, 2025

Ever since I moved to DeKalb, I’ve noticed the abhorrent quality of the sidewalks and roads. It wasn’t long before moving here that I found myself in an accident on West Lincoln Highway while riding on my scooter, causing an injury to my wrist,...

The run-down pavement and potholes of Greenbrier Road filled with melted snow and sleet after a snowstorm in the North Annie Glidden neighborhood. The city is limiting heavy vehicle travel on multiple roads due to deteriorating road conditions. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

City says weather will limit heavy vehicle travel

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | February 23, 2023

DeKALB – Starting Feb. 27, a seasonal weight limit will restrict vehicles over 8,000 lbs from driving through certain DeKalb roads. The City of DeKalb issued a restriction on oversized vehicles due to freeze-thaw cycles that threaten to severely...

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