ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL - The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program

Address

115 South LaSalle Street
12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

(800) 228-3368

www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov

Service Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Description:

Compensates victims and their families up to $45,000 for expenses accrued as a result of a violent crime.

Eligibility:

- Must be the victim of a violent crime; or the family member of a person who was killed or injured as a result of a violent crime; or a person who resided in the same dwelling as the victim at the time the violent crime occurred
- Crime must have occurred within five years (three years after age 18 for minors or three years from removal of a disability)

Languages:

- Spanish
- Polish
- Interpreter services available

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call or visit website to apply

Documents Required:
- Police report

Contacts

Online Resource

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(800) 228-3368

attorney_general@ilag.gov

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(800) 228-3368

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

115 South LaSalle Street
12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

Mailing

115 South LaSalle Street
12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

August 25, 2025

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