Consumer fireworks are illegal statewide in Illinois per 425 ILCS 35 (Pyrotechnic Use Act). Only sparklers up to 12 inches, snakes, and party poppers are legal for personal use. Professional displays require Illinois State Fire Marshal permits. Local fire protection districts enforce fireworks laws in unincorporated areas.
The IL Pyrotechnics Use Act (425 ILCS 30) restricts consumer fireworks statewide. Only sparklers (handheld, ground-based), novelties, and snakes are legal for consumer purchase and use. Firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets, aerial fireworks, and anything that explodes or leaves the ground is illegal for consumers. Professional displays require IL State Fire Marshal permits. Will County may impose additional local restrictions. Enforcement increases around July 4th and New Year's Eve.
Illegal fireworks possession: Class A misdemeanor, up to $2,500 fine and one year imprisonment. Selling illegal fireworks: Class 4 felony.
Will County, IL
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