--  People who make fake 9-1-1 calls could soon spend up to three-years in jail.  Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law yesterday stiffening penalties for pranksters.  This legislation comes after Kankakee County Sheriff's Deputy Dave Stukenborg was seriously injured in a car accident when responding to a prank call made to 9-1-1.  Under the new law, placing a fake 9-1-1 call is a Class four felony.  Currently, it's a class 'A' misdemeanor.  The new law passed the Illinois General Assembly unanimously and takes effect January 1st, 2011.


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