Crime Victim Compensation Program

The Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program offers reimbursement up to $45,000 ($27,000 for crimes before 8/7/22) for expenses incurred by eligible victims due to a violent crime.

Date of Last Formal Update

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

115 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;

Application process

The Attorney General's Office encourages all victims of violent crime to complete the Crime Victim Compensation Program application. While the program is limited to certain eligibility requirements, there is a broad range of circumstances that can be considered. Applications can be downloaded from the website.

Eligibility

Call the toll-free Crime Victims Assistance Line at (800) 228-3368 for more information.

Languages

English

Polish

Spanish

Service area

IL, United States

Agency info

Office of the Illinois Attorney General

Office of the Illinois Attorney General is the state's chief legal officer and is responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and its people.