Consumer fireworks are illegal in Tinley Park and throughout Illinois under the state Pyrotechnic Use Act. Only novelty items like sparklers, snakes, and smoke devices are legal. Aerial and explosive fireworks are prohibited statewide, with additional Village enforcement.
Illinois is one of the few states that bans consumer fireworks outright. Under the Illinois Pyrotechnic Use Act (425 ILCS 35), only novelty items — handheld sparklers (wire/wood only), snakes and glow worms, smoke devices, party poppers, and snappers — are legal for consumer use. Roman candles, bottle rockets, firecrackers, mortars, and all aerial and explosive devices are illegal statewide, including in Tinley Park. The Village enforces the state ban along with local ordinance provisions. Public fireworks displays, including July 4 and concert-night shows at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, require a state license and are operated by certified pyrotechnicians under Fire Department oversight. Report illegal fireworks to Tinley Park Police at (708) 532-9111.
Illegal fireworks use is a Class A misdemeanor under state law, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and fines up to $2,500. Local citations typically run $100 to $750 per occurrence, with items confiscated.
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