Fireworks

A few years ago I had to catch a flight out of Chicago in the middle of a raging snowstorm. That was nothing apparently compared to what just happened a few days ago when a jet taking off from the Windy City flew right through a big fireworks display.

I've heard so many different answers through the years, it's finally time to know the truth about fireworks in Illinois.

4th of July fireworks are fun for humans but not for dogs. The safest place for a dog to be is at home but if they escape in fear, you'll want this on their collar.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! This Independence Day, try a new spot for some of the biggest and best fireworks displays in the state of Illinois.

The captivating allure of these can mask the hidden dangers they pose, particularly for children.

It could be more than just fines. Let's delve into the world of consequences and find out.

It's illegal in so many analogical ways.

This Wisconsin Fire Department photo is triggering. It's why you should always be careful when playing with fireworks. There's no way to fix this mangled hand.

The upside to fireworks laws in Illinois, in theory, is they keep you from unnecessarily blowing off fingers. The downside, is they're not very fun.

In Illinois, you'll find a fireworks show to check out anywhere between July 1st and July 4th. I say go big and see a show every night. Boom!