Supervisors approve fireworks ordinance

Consumer fireworks will be banned at all county parks, wildlife areas and preserves unless a special exception is made after the Grundy County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a new ordinance that has been updated to reflect changes in state law on Monday morning.
           
There were no residents present to voice concerns, and a public hearing on the matter ended quickly. According to the ordinance, fireworks of any kind will also be prohibited anytime that a burn ban is in effect, and display fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the county will require a permit to use. Operators must be at least 18 years of age, and a violation of the ordinances will constitute a simple misdemeanor.
           
The board voted to suspend the rules and move to a third reading after initially approving the changes, and that vote passed 4-0 (Harlyn Riekena was absent). 
 
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