U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois

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[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois is joining other government agencies and organizations across the country to raise awareness about imposter scams. Learn the signs of an imposter scam so you can avoid them. #StopGovImposters https://t.co/6XGke04wOI

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[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

⭐ NOW HIRING ⭐

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois is seeking 🔎 ONE experienced, highly qualified attorney with a strong civil litigation background for the position of Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division of our📍 Fairview Heights, IL office.

💻 Apply now: https://t.co/bcLYQuArfM
📅Applications accepted through December 31, 2026
First-round consideration will be given to applications submitted by June 30, 2026.

[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

U.S. Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Task Force Secure Eight-Year Sentence for Man on the FBI Most Wanted List
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[U.S. Department of Justice @TheJusticeDept]

Today, we’re excited to announce the Model Cities Initiative which is the next step in this administration's mission to restore law and order, back the Blue, and Make America SAFE again.

Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, we are surging $300 million in grant funds to support 2-4 cities with a population of 100k or more who are serious in reducing violent crime, restoring law and order, and modernizing their public safety infrastructure.

Under @POTUS's leadership, this Department of Justice, and this Initiative is focused on results, and are looking for true whole-of-government partnerships.

Apply now: https://t.co/MyLNClyMZp

Submissions are due September 1st.

[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

‼️ Deadline extended to June 5, 2026.
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[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

⭐ NOW HIRING ⭐

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois is recruiting 🔎 exceptional applicants to fill ONE vacancy for a Human Resources Specialist in its 📍 Fairview Heights, IL office.

Duties include:
Processing and preparing personnel actions.
Providing guidance on and administration of benefits programs.
Advising management on Human Resources topics.
Performing position analysis.
Overseeing the performance management process.
Administering pay and leave programs.
Identifying training and development needs.

💻 Apply now: https://t.co/xw6018YDJS
📅Applications accepted through June 2, 2026

[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

“Along with the Hometown Hero Award, Main Justice asked each U.S. Attorney to also identify and conduct a charitable giving drive for a local agency that provides valuable service to the local community," said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. “I chose the Madison County Child Advocacy Center because of our strong support of their work providing support services to child victims.” Pictured here are USAO employees dropping off donations.
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[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

⭐ NOW HIRING ⭐

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois is recruiting 🔎 exceptional applicants to fill ONE vacancy for a Human Resources Specialist in its 📍 Fairview Heights, IL office.

Duties include:
Processing and preparing personnel actions.
Providing guidance on and administration of benefits programs.
Advising management on Human Resources topics.
Performing position analysis.
Overseeing the performance management process.
Administering pay and leave programs.
Identifying training and development needs.

💻 Apply now: https://t.co/xw6018YDJS
📅Applications accepted through June 2, 2026

[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

Jury convicts prior felon for unlawful possession of a firearm
🔗https://t.co/55jPtpwtic
Following trial, a member of the public observing the trial told our two women prosecutors, “I think you guys are BADASSES. Keep it up!” #badassess

[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

U.S. Attorney’s Office Observes National Police Week
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[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

‼️Applications now accepted through May 15
⭐️NOW HIRING ⭐️
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Illinois is recruiting🔎exceptional applicants to fill ONE vacancy for a Legal Assistant in its 📍Fairview Heights office.
Duties include:
• Providing substantive assistance to attorneys in matters related to defensive litigation, to include suits under the Federal Tort Claims Act, allegations of discrimination in Federal employment, challenges to agency actions and government procurement, appeals under the Social Security Acts, suits seeking the release of records under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, and the defense of government officials sued in their official capacities.
• Preparing a wide variety of voluminous and complex legal documents and actions.
• Acting as a legal assistant subject matter expert with defensive litigation matters and providing guidance to other legal assistants in specific tasks, reference materials, and policy.
• Conducting non-complex research of legislation, statutes, regulations, and court cases related to the legal specialty area of defensive litigation.
• Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases, to include tracking filing, hearing, and trial dates, as well as scheduling conferences and interviews.
• Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations.

💻Apply now: https://t.co/dmjWRzSj4G.
📆Applications now due by MAY 15.

[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

Three people arrested by Homeland Security Task Force and four charged with multi-state burglary and drug trafficking conspiracy targeting local pharmacies
🔗https://t.co/ISGDtIeH7a

[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

St. Clair County tax preparer pleads guilty to filing hundreds of false tax returns resulting in over $600,000 in loss and will remain in custody pending sentencing
🔗https://t.co/YWE3XStWB7

[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

Former East St. Louis Librarian and Public Aid Eligibility Assistant sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $100,000 from government employers
🔗 https://t.co/VEwayva2KV

[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

This week we recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme is: Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities. Learn more about #NCVRW at @OJPOVC: https://t.co/ODiaDV485E.

[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

⭐ NOW HIRING ⭐

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois is seeking 🔎 ONE experienced, highly qualified attorney for litigation and trial advocacy, with the intellect and proven ability to handle federal criminal prosecutions as an Assistant United States Attorney in our 📍 Fairview Heights, IL office.

💻 Apply now: https://t.co/4dc5fPukUl
📅Applications accepted through September 30, 2026.
First-round consideration will be given to applications submitted by April 20, 2026.

[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

U.S. Attorney’s Office announces results of “Operation Big Muddy”
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[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

City of East St. Louis consents to Clean Water Act violations and agrees to implement actions to address unlawful discharges of untreated sewage
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[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

Suspect arrested in O’Fallon bank robbery investigation
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[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

St. Clair County tax preparer accused of submitting false returns
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[U.S. Attorney Office Southern District of Illinois @SDILNews]

Arkansas man sentenced to 17+ years for robbing Maryville motel 🔗https://t.co/Hmk0kuCsO7

@ATF_Chicago and Maryville PD led the investigation.