In fireworks-wary Illinois, relaxing law sparks a debate
John O Connor, Associated Press
April 5, 2021
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Legislation sponsored by Democratic Rep. Robert Rita would add to a short list of allowable novelty fireworks “ground-based sparklers that are nonexplosive and non-aerial” to light up backyards on Independence Day or other family festivals.Ren Photo | Getty Images
Sandwiched between states that consider fireworks a veritable patriotic right, Illinois advocates are trying to loosen what are among the nation’s strictest prohibitions by legalizing “fountains,” a fireworks show-in-a-box that can unleash multicolored sparks, whizzing streaks and sharp reports.
Opponents say they’ll produce more ghastly fireworks-related injuries in emergency rooms.
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Illinois debates allowing fountain sparklers
John O’Connor AP Political Writer
April 5, 2021
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In this July 2020 photo, a man shops with his family in the large shell section of a fireworks tent behind the Gas Mart at U.S. 67 and Missouri Highway 94 in West Alton, Missouri. Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill to allow firework “fountains,” a show-in-a-box that can unleash multicolored sparks, whizzing streaks and sharp reports. Now legally sold in Missouri, opponents say the fountains will produce more fireworks-related injuries.
SPRINGFIELD (AP) Sandwiched between states that consider fireworks a veritable patriotic right, Illinois advocates are trying to loosen what are among the nation’s strictest prohibitions by legalizing “fountains,” a fireworks show-in-a-box that can unleash multicolored sparks, whizzing streaks and sharp reports.