With the Fourth of July just around the corner, local dad and pyrotechnics aficionado Robert Francis has purchased an impressive array of fireworks from a “reputable” seller who Francis has identified as, “Don’t worry about it, I know a guy.” Francis, who lives in Illinois, which highly regulates the sale of fireworks, but also borders

Phil Benson of Dallas, Texas prides himself on being a responsible parent, which is why he took a moment between his fifth and sixth beers Sunday afternoon to instruct his kids on the proper way to handle fireworks this Independence Day weekend. “Go grab me a beer, Jimmy, I want to talk to you kids about fireworks