The proposal would allow six free lift assists per year for any residence, assisted living facility, or nursing home within Edwardsville’s 911 coverage area, including Fort Russell Township. A lift ...

Rockford, Ill. — The 911 call came just before 8 a.m., and Ladder 5’s four-man crew scrambled to the truck just as their overnight shift was about to end. It was the kind of call that veteran ...

Illinois lawmakers are again proposing a bill that would charge nursing home residents for non-emergency uses of lift assists rendered by a municipality or fire protection district, similar to ...

Warren —The city of Warren is considering charging senior living facilities for calling the fire department to lift up residents who have fallen or to help out in non-emergent medical situations.

Franklin may be added to the list of local municipalities cracking down on non-emergency first responder calls.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A new lift assist fee will soon be implemented for assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, and nursing homes. This decision was made by the Springfield ...

Following backlash from the community, the Redding City Council has rescinded its $489 fee charged to 911 callers who have non-urgent requests or need what first responders define as "lift assist" ...