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Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program

Address

115 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60603

(800) 228-3368

illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/safer-communities/supporting-victims-of-crime/crime-victim-compensation/

Description:

State program that provides reimbursement for expenses incurred from being victimized by violent crime. Funds available for eligible expenses including funeral and burial, lost wages, tuition loss, relocation, counseling and transportation, medical expenses including hospital and dental.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Program Fees:

No fees

Languages:

Spanish, English, Polish

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 29, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

115 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60603

Contacts

General Email

Phone Numbers

Crime Victim Assistance Line

(800) 228-3368

Fax

(312) 814-4231

Main

(312) 814-2581

TTY

(877) 398-1130

Legal Status:

Government - State

Description

Provides financial support to those who have been a victim or witness to a violent crime.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

Completed application form; Support documents (police report, plenary order of protection, civil no-contact order; Additional documentation may be required.

Eligibility

Be a victim of a crime that happened in Illinois, or applying on behalf of the victim, such as a parent or legal guardian of crime victim under 18 years of age.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Download application and instructions from website, complete and return to address provided, OR (2) Complete and submit online application from the website. (3) Send copies of all relevant documents requested. (4) If initial application is approved, applicant will get additional forms sent to them to be completed and returned within 30 days (5) If victim is under 18 years of age, the application must be signed by parent or legal guardian.

Languages

Spanish, English, Polish

Geography Served

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    Contact

    Name:
    General Email
    Email:
    crimevictimservices@atg.state.il.us

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    877-398-1130
    Type:
    Voice/TTY/TDD
    Name:
    TTY
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