Nearly all consumer fireworks are illegal in Skokie under the Illinois Pyrotechnic Use Act (425 ILCS 35/), which the Village enforces. Only novelty items such as sparklers, snakes, and smoke devices are permitted. Aerial and exploding fireworks are prohibited year-round, including on July 4th.
Illinois is one of a small group of states that prohibits consumer-grade fireworks. Under the Pyrotechnic Use Act (425 ILCS 35/), only sparklers, snakes, glow worms, smoke devices, trick noisemakers (party poppers, snappers), and other specifically listed novelties are legal for public use. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, mortars, and any aerial or audible fireworks are prohibited. Skokie enforces these state-level prohibitions through Chapter 50 and the Police Department. Possession, use, or sale of prohibited fireworks is a violation. Professional displays (such as Village-sponsored Fourth of July events) require a state license and must be conducted by licensed pyrotechnicians. Report illegal fireworks to Skokie PD at (847) 982-5900.
Possession or use of prohibited fireworks is a petty offense under state law with fines up to $2,500 and potential misdemeanor charges for sale or large-scale possession. Local citations from Skokie are typically $100 to $750 per offense.
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