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Illinois Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Restricted: Sparklers/novelties only: sparklers, party poppers, snappers, snakes/glow worms, smoke devices, trick noisemakers.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Sparklers/novelties only: sparklers, party poppers, snappers, snakes/glow worms, smoke devices, trick noisemakers. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, helicopters, missiles, pinwheels and all 1.4G aerials/handhelds are prohibited (allowed only under a local display permit).

Official source: sfm.illinois.gov →

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