Where to watch fireworks in Illinois Valley 2026 – Shaw Local
Fireworks explode in the night sky after sunset over Lake Mendota on June 28, 2025 in Mendota. (Kyle Russell)
Illinois Valley communities are launching fireworks displays this summer, with shows running from late June through early August.
The season peaks around Independence Day, with eight towns lighting up the sky on or near July 4th.
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