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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 it’s 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,...

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