Illinois Remains One Of The Most Restrictive States On Fireworks
Here's a little sample of an exchange between several of my coworkers when we were discussing the upcoming 4th of July festivities in a staff meeting this morning:
Independence Day
Happy ‘Independence Day’
Independence Day says what the day is. The Fourth of July is just one of 31 days in the month. It tells us nothing about what the day is all about.
Lost Your Dog Because of the Fireworks? Here’s What You Should Do
They will be scared and they won’t be able to tell you, so please be aware that dogs maybe as faithful as you are to your country, but they are petrified of fireworks. So on this Independence Day, please keep them in mind and provide them a secure place away from the noise of fireworks going off.
It’s Independence Day and We Should Call It That!
Independence Day says what the day is. The Fourth of July is just one of 31 days in the month. It tells us nothing about what the day is all about. This country fought for its independence from England and it is that independence that makes us the most envied country in the world...
FIreworks in the Tri-States
Fireworks season is quickly approaching! So let's do a little crowdsourcing here to get a full list of ALL of the fireworks shows in our area in the weeks to come. Have one I missed? Let us know in the comments or e-mail us at khmonews@townsquaremedia...
Flags of Honor
Remember those 1000 American Flags from the "Field of Honor" set up at John Wood Community College last November? Well, you can have one of those flags placed in your yard on four different Holidays for just $30 as part of the Quincy Exchange Club's "Flags of Honor" program.
Independence Day By The Numbers
When it comes to celebrating Independence Day, Americans love barbeque!
FEMA’s Top Ten Safety Tips for Independence Day Weekend
Ensure your Independence Day weekend is filled with celebration and not regret with these 10 fire safety tips, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V office in Chicago:
Fireworks! What’s Legal and What’s Not
American's love their fireworks but there are laws regarding the use of fireworks. With that in mind, the Quincy Police Department has released the following information to the public.
The 4th Brought Out the Best and the Worst in People
Another Independence Day has come and gone and with it another round of Fourth of July celebrations featuring cookouts and fireworks. Unfortunately, the holiday also brought out the worst in some people.