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Illinois debates allowing fountain sparklers John O’Connor AP Political Writer April 5, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail In this July 2020 photo, a man shops with his family in the large shell section of a fireworks tent behind the Gas Mart at U.S. 67 and Missouri Highway 94 in West Alton, Missouri. Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill to allow firework “fountains,” a show-in-a-box that can unleash multicolored sparks, whizzing streaks and sharp reports. Now legally sold in Missouri, opponents say the fountains will produce more fireworks-related injuries. SPRINGFIELD (AP) Sandwiched between states that consider fireworks a veritable patriotic right, Illinois advocates are trying to loosen what are among the nation’s strictest prohibitions by legalizing “fountains,” a fireworks show-in-a-box that can unleash multicolored sparks, whizzing streaks and sharp reports. ....
In fireworks-wary Illinois, fountain sparklers are debated Sign In JOHN O CONNOR, AP Political Writer April 4, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3This photo provided by Philip Zaleski, Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Executive Director, shows ground based sparklers in Huntley, Ill., on March 30, 2021. Fireworks enthusiasts want Illinois lawmakers to loosen some of the nation s stricter laws by legalizing backyard ground-based sparklers called fountains. The bill sponsored by Democratic Rep. Bob Rita of Blue Island is awaiting a House floor vote. (Connie Freise/Illinois Ground Based Sparklers via AP)Connie Freise/APShow MoreShow Less 2of3This photo provided by Philip Zaleski, Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Executive Director, shows ground based sparklers in Huntley, Ill., on March 30, 2021. Fireworks enthusiasts want Illinois lawmakers to loosen some of the nation s stricter laws by legalizing backyard ground-based sparklers called fountains. ....
Covid 19 coronavirus: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson too young to get vaccine yet 3 Apr, 2021 08:25 PM 2 minutes to read Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks have not received their Covid-19 vaccine yet. Photo / Instagram BANG! Showbiz Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks have not received their Covid-19 vaccine yet. The 64-year-old Hollywood couple - who famously battled the virus last year - are in line to receive their jab but are not old enough yet. Wilson explained on The Today Show: It s been so emotional. We haven t gotten our vaccine yet. How about hearing this for the first time in your life: You re not old enough . It s like, okay, I ll take that. We are in line now because so many people are vaccinated and they re opening up to the next tier. ....
Tanzania’s recent admission of the presence of COVID-19 in the country is thanks to the intervention of church leaders who have a history of intervening in matters of national importance. ....