Crime Victim Compensation Program - Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Chicago Main Office
115 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Eligibility
Call the toll-free Crime Victims Assistance Line at (800) 228-3368 for more information.
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
Languages
English, Polish, Spanish
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.
Fees
Free
Service area
IL
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.
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211 Metro Chicago
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Providing organization
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.