Joliet Police: Fireworks are Illegal

Submitted by the Joliet Police Department

In anticipation of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, the Joliet Police Department reminds its residents that FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL in Joliet. Fireworks can cause fatalities, injuries, fires, and millions of dollars in property loss each year.

In recent years, the Police Department has received a growing number of complaints of fireworks. In order to more appropriately respond to these calls and for the safety ofJoliet’s residents, ordinances have been adopted that make it “unlawful for any person to knowingly possess, offer for sale, display for sale, sell at retail, use or explode any fireworks” within the corporate limits of Joliet.

Additionally, loud/unnecessary noise through the “throwing or propelling of any firecrackers, Roman candles or rockets of any type, or any articles of any explosive nature intended to be used as firecrackers” is also prohibited.

Violators of these ordinances will be issued a $150 compliance ticket and fireworks will be confiscated.

“Fireworks are inherently dangerous. Just having them around increases the hazard to the individual personally and to the community in general,” according to Police Chief Brian Benton. He further stresses, “Have a good time on the 4th of July and leave the firework displays to the professionals.” Fireworks will be displayed at dark on July 4 at the Joliet Memorial Stadium.