705 ILCS 75/6

The reasonable fees of a court reporter incurred in preparing the transcript of proceedings for purposes of appeal in cases in which a minor has been found to be abused, neglected or dependent shall be fixed by the court and shall be charged to a parent or other person liable under the law for the support of the minor, to the extent that person is able to pay. Any portion of such fees which the person is unable to pay shall be paid from the general fund of the county.