(65 ILCS 5/11-26-2) (from Ch. 24, par. 11-26-2)
    Sec. 11-26-2. Every specified municipality which establishes such a hospital, dispensary, or other auxiliary institution has the power to charge to and collect from any person, who is able to pay, reasonable compensation for occupancy, nursing, care, medicines, or attendance, and may extend these privileges free of charge to persons who are unable to pay for them.
(Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)