Everyone knows that Fourth of July means the night sky will be filled with the colorful (and loud) fireworks. But all those sparks, which take different shapes and color as they explode in the air, ...

It seems it wouldn’t be an Independence Day celebration without fireworks, but in Illinois, some or all consumer fireworks are banned. Banned fireworks are any that have an unreliable trajectory, ...

What’s new? What’s cool? What’s loud? What’s colorful? How long does it last? What gives me the most bang for my buck? As sure as the Liberty Bell has a nasty crack, these will be the FAQs at ...