Crime Victim Compensation | ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL - The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program
115 South LaSalle Street, 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
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)
Hours
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
800-228-3368
Voice·
Primary Program Phone
Languages
- Spanish
- Polish
- Interpreter services available
Application process
Call or visit website to apply
Documents Required:
- Police report
Fees
No fee
Service area
All ZIP Codes, IL
Compensates victims and their families up to $45,000 for expenses accrued as a result of a violent crime.
Last assured
08/25/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL
State office administering legal services for the people of Illinois.