A new law means Illinois fire departments are now allowed to charge nursing homes and assisted living facilities for lift ...

The Franklin Fire Department logo is displayed on a Dodge Ram. Daily Journal file photo Residential care facilities in Franklin may now pay a fee if they call the fire department for non-emergency ...

The Franklin Fire Department logo is displayed on an Dodge Ram. Daily Journal file photo Franklin may be added to the list of local municipalities cracking down on non-emergency first responder calls.