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Crime Victim Compensation Program - Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Chicago Main Office

115 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Call the toll-free Crime Victims Assistance Line at (800) 228-3368 for more information.
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
https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/safer-communities/supporting-victims-of-crime/crime-victim-compensation/

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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.

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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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Office of the Illinois Attorney General

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