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‘Potential hack’ at Oglesby schools under investigation

Police chief says an investigation is pending

By Tom Collins
Air condition is coming to Washington School in Oglesby. A view of the gymnasium shows the scoreboard and "Home of the Bulldogs logo on Monday Jan. 24, 2022. New HVAC ventilation and kitchen equipment will be installed beginning in May at the conclusion of the school year. Work will involve installing air ducts in the ceiling of the gymnasium, classrooms, hallways, and kitchen. The project will not increase the tax rate. Reserves and federal grand dollars will help pay for the project. The building was built in 1957. Construction is scheduled to be completed in late August just as students return.

Was an Oglesby grade school subject to a hack? The school district and Oglesby police confirmed Friday an investigation has been launched.

Was an Oglesby grade school subject to a hack? The school district and Oglesby police confirmed Friday an investigation has been launched.

“There is an issue under investigation involving a potential hack through email, which may have resulted in unauthorized pay requests generated by a third party,” Oglesby Elementary Superintendent Michael Pillion said in a statement.

Pillion didn’t share any other information, citing an ongoing investigation.

Oglesby Police Chief Doug Hayse confirmed the investigation is pending. The La Salle County State’s Attorney’s Office said a report has not yet been tendered.