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Illinois fireworks ban costing the state jobs, money, independence

By Ben Szalinski
06/30/2020
Independence Day turns many Illinoisans into scofflaws as they ignore rules banning most fireworks. The outdated laws mainly serve fireworks stands in border states.

TAGS: fireworks ban, Independence Day, regulations

Illinois one of few states limiting freedom to choose fireworks on Independence Day

By Ben Szalinski
07/03/2019
Illinois residents are denied the legal celebration of at least one freedom on July 4, but take their fireworks dollars to every border state to ignore the law.

TAGS: fireworks ban, regulations

Push to repeal Illinois’ fireworks ban gains momentum

By Joe Barnas
07/18/2018
A petition to repeal Illinois’ fireworks ban has garnered more than 7,000 signatures, as lawmakers in the General Assembly throw their support behind a bill that would do just that.

TAGS: Barbara Wheeler, C.D. Davidsmeyer, Dave Severin, fireworks ban, Joe Sosnowski

Illinois lawmaker introduces bill to repeal fireworks ban

By Joe Barnas
07/07/2018
A new bill in the General Assembly would bring consumer fireworks back onto Illinois shelves for the first time in more than 75 years.

TAGS: Barbara Wheeler, fireworks ban, Pyrotechnic Use Act

More than 75 years later, Illinois’ fireworks ban still law of the land

By Austin Berg
07/05/2018
Next year, state lawmakers should explore making rockets’ red glare a legal pastime instead of a liability.

TAGS: fireworks ban

Illinois’ fireworks ban could land you in jail

By Joe Barnas
06/29/2018
Illinois remains one of only four states to impose severe restrictions on the purchase and use of consumer fireworks.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, fireworks ban, regulations

It’s time Illinois legalized fireworks

By Austin Berg
06/29/2017
The Land of Lincoln is one of only six states to impose harsh restrictions on the sale and possession of fireworks.

TAGS: fireworks ban

It’s time to end Illinois’ fireworks ban

By Austin Berg
06/30/2016
The Land of Lincoln is one of only seven states to impose harsh restrictions on the sale and possession of fireworks.

TAGS: fireworks ban, regulations

Yes, Illinois still bans fireworks

By Austin Berg
07/02/2015
The Land of Lincoln is one of only seven states to impose harsh restrictions on the sale and possession of fireworks.

TAGS: fireworks ban

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Budget + Tax / Research Report

Progressive tax could cost nearly $1,800 a year in home equity


Evidence from Connecticut suggests the progressive income tax could cost Illinois homeowners substantial equity in their homes.

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Jobs + Growth / Policy Point

Policy lessons from Illinois’ exodus of people and money

By J. Scott Moody, Wendy Warcholik
07/07/2014
Illinois Policy In the News

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students

By Ted Dabrowski
05/02/2016

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