# 2026-19270: Coast Guard Seals Illinois River for Corn Festival Fireworks Fun

2026-19270, Safety Zone; Illinois River, Morris, IL, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-09-21, effective 2026-09-26; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-28).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19270
- As of: 2026-09-28
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19270
- Title: Safety Zone; Illinois River, Morris, IL
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 59705
- Published: 2026-09-21
- Effective: 2026-09-26
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-09-28

## In one line

Coast Guard Seals Illinois River for Corn Festival Fireworks Fun

## Summary

On September 26, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Illinois River in Morris, IL, during the Corn Festival Fireworks from 8:30 to 9:10 p.m. This means boats and people can’t enter the area unless they get special permission, keeping everyone safe from fireworks hazards. No fees or long-term changes—just a quick, important safety move for one night.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in Morris, IL, for the Corn Festival Fireworks on September 26, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this fireworks display. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during a fireworks event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary Safety Zone on Illinois River: cost, low. If you plan to be on the Illinois River in Morris, IL, you may not enter the area within a 560-foot radius of 41°21.173' N, 088°25.101' W from 8:30 p.m. until 9:10 p.m. on September 26, 2026. Entry is prohibited unless the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative specificall…

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## Sources
- [2026-19270 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/21/2026-19270/safety-zone-illinois-river-morris-il)
- [2026-19270 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-21/pdf/2026-19270.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19270 (as of 2026-09-28).