Welcome to

The Illinois Pawnbrokers Association

Get to know the pawnbrokers who serve the people of Illinois. 

Who We Serve

Our Customers

Every day, thousands of hard-working Illinoisians trust their local pawn shop to help them through short-term financial challenges…with dignity. 

Hear some of their stories in this video.

What We Do

What is a pawn?

Most consumers have never done business in a pawnshop, so pawnbroking is frequently misunderstood. 

This video explains what a pawn is and how it works. 

Serving Illinois Consumers

Just Say Pawn.

A pawnshop offers a transaction that is entirely unique from anything else.
For that reason, we must work to educate legislators, consumers, and others about our industry.
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President, Jason Vandiver

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