UPDATED: Heartland online classes and systems remain down

Posted on October 6, 2020

By Neil Doyle

NORMAL – Online classes and operations at Heartland Community College will remain down Wednesday after computer systems were compromised by an outside source.

The college became aware of the situation on Monday, and in an effort to investigate and contain this breach, systems remain down, according to a news release.

Heartland is not aware of any student or personnel data compromised by this action. College IT staff and outside consultants are conducting a thorough investigation of the nature and extent of the breach, according to the release.

Normal online operations will resume as quickly as possible. Students are asked to work with instructors regarding any missed class time or assignments once operations resume.

Remote student support services are available by phone at 309-268-8033 and by text at 309-392-4012.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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