You’ve no doubt heard and seen a lot of fireworks over the past several days and will hear a lot more today and tonight. But, what’s legal in Illinois? Illinois State Police trooper Josh Robinson was our guest on Friday’s Morning Show and he says most everything you see and hear is illegal…

Last week, MCPD Chief Mike McWilliams issued these guidelines:

The Mt. Carmel Police Department would like to remind residents who choose to use fireworks over the 4th of July weekend to cease the activity by 10 pm. Repeated complaints could result in enforcement action by MCPD. Additionally, a few safety tips to follow include:

• Never allow young children to handle fireworks.

• Older children should use them only under close adult supervision

• Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol

• Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protective eyewear

• Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands

• Never light them indoors

• Only use them away from people, houses, and flammable material

• Never point or throw fireworks at another person

• Never use illegal fireworks

Finally, MCPD wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July. Additional officers will be out on the 4th to help ensure this happens.