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Residents urge stronger enforcement on illegal fireworks, raise concerns about local hospital and homelessness
Summary
Public commenters at the July 7 meeting criticized widespread illegal fireworks in neighborhoods during July 4, described safety risks, and several speakers raised concerns about the local hospital's operations and homelessness services; the mayor and staff noted ongoing outreach and a Vista hospital update.
Multiple residents used audience time at Waukegan's July 7 meetings to press city officials on public‑safety and health‑care issues.
Fireworks and public safety: Rayon Edwards and other residents described prolonged illegal fireworks in residential neighborhoods on July 4 that they said lasted 45 minutes and posed risks to people and property. Edwards told the council he called 911 and received a response that police resources were concentrated at the lakefront fireworks event. "The people that are doing these illegal fireworks ... have no fear," he said, and asked the city to develop a plan for next year. Another resident said the fireworks were set off in the middle of Ridgeland Avenue and that the activity frightened an autistic family member and that officers…
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