Evanston Township High School Hit by Ransomware Attack, Forcing Closure Evanston Township High School (ETHS) in Illinois remains closed this week following a cybersecurity breach, which has disrupted critical operations and prompted an FBI investigation. The incident, suspected to be a ransomware attack, has taken down key systems, including network access, internet services, phone lines, and emergency operations, forcing the cancellation of Summer School classes and all on-campus activities. District 202 spokesperson Reine Hanna confirmed that the full scope of the breach including whether any data was accessed or stolen remains unclear. Cybersecurity forensics teams are actively investigating the incident, though the exact cause has not yet been determined. Staff members are working remotely where possible, but the timeline for reopening remains uncertain. ETHS expects to decide within the next 24 hours whether campus operations can safely resume, based on progress in restoring systems and securing the environment. Updates are being posted at [eths202.org/Cybersecurityincident](https://eths202.org/Cybersecurityincident). The attack follows a recent breach at nearby Northwestern University, where a hacking group targeted the Canvas online learning platform, affecting multiple colleges. The ETHS incident underscores the growing threat of ransomware against educational institutions, which often rely on interconnected digital systems for daily operations.