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LITH PD INFORMATION
VILLAGE OF LAKE IN THE HILLS FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
As we go into the warmer weather, please remember, fireworks are not only illegal in
Illinois, the Village of Lake in the Hills also has a Village ordinance on fireworks.
43.06(D) Fireworks: No person shall sell, offer for sale, possess, use or explode any illegal fireworks
as defined in the State Fire Marshal Code. In addition, consumer displays are prohibited.
If someone is found to be in violation, all illegal fireworks will be confiscated and violators will be
issued a fine of $500.
State of Illinois under the Pyrotechnic Use Act, 425 ILCS 35/2: Except where provided here within
the Act, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, co-partnership, or corporation to knowingly
possess, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any display fireworks, flame
effects, or consumer fireworks. It is a Class A misdemeanor offense to break this law.
Why are fireworks illegal?
One of the biggest reasons why fireworks are illegal is the prevalence of firework-related injuries
(especially children), in addition to the fact that they cause fires. Fireworks are a safety concern not
just the individuals who are lighting the fuse, but for the people around them and the houses in the
neighborhood too.
Other reasons to not set off fireworks:
Many people forget about individuals who may be affected by the sounds and/or lights fireworks
create.
There are many military veterans who we need to think about all year around, but especially during
the summer months when people want to have loud firework celebrations.
Please also consider differently abled children, such as children with autism. Fireworks, especially
when they are unable to see them or if they "come out of nowhere" can be terrifying and affect
these children for hours. They have the right to feel safe in their homes.
We also should consider our pets and our neighbors' pets. According to "Home Again," more pets
run away on the 4th of July than any other day of the year because of the sounds. The best way to
report fireworks is to call the LITH PD Non-Emergency Dispatch number at 847-658-5676 and give
the dispatcher the most accurate location you possibly can give. An address is preferred or an
intersection if you do not know the specific location. This will get the officers to the area as fast as
possible. You can remain anonymous.
Please do not report fireworks via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LITH Village website. This will
greatly delay an officer response as those are not 24/7 monitored systems.
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