US ATTORNEY OUT 2/21/25 The
US Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Rachelle Aud Crowe, has left
the position effective February 18th. Crowe
says it has been her honor to serve the Southern District of Illinois as the
United States Attorney. She notes announcing her departure accompanies many
emotions and her heart is full of gratitude. Crowe
says working for the Department of Justice and leading an office of talented
attorneys, dedicated legal staff and supportive administrative employees has
been a lifelong dream. She says it was her privilege to guide the Department
on matters of policy, procedure and management as a member of the Attorney
General’s Advisory Committee and the Domestic Terrorism Executive Committee. Crowe
says she has been fortunate to partner with the local, state and federal law
enforcement officers to seek justice for victims and improve public safety. In
addition to prosecuting hundreds of criminal cases, the office represented the
government effectively in civil lawsuits and recovered millions of taxpayer
dollars. Crowe
says she will cherish the time she spent at the federal courthouses. She’s
thankful to the district judges for their judicial oversight, and that it’s
been my honor to work with and learn from them. Crowe says the future for the
office is bright, and she’s confident the employees will continue to exceed
their high standard of excellence, integrity and functionality. Ali
M. Summers is the Acting US Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. She
joined the office as an Assistant US Attorney in 2012.