Dane Placko
Dane Placko is a general assignment reporter at FOX 32 News and enjoys covering a variety of stories, from spot news to sports to features.
Placko was born in Chicago in the Rogers Park neighborhood. He moved with his family first to Arlington Heights and then Palatine, where he attended both Fremd and Palatine High Schools. He majored in history at the University of Illinois at Urbana, then began his career in broadcasting at WHO Radio and T.V. in Des Moines.
After a brief stop in Milwaukee, Placko returned home to Chicago and FOX 32 News in 1992, where he has received Emmy awards for spot news reporting and writing.
An avid gardener, Placko lives on the city's Northeast Side, and is best known among his colleagues as a long-suffering Cubs fan (not anymore, though!).
The latest from Dane Placko
University of Chicago police clear protest encampment
University of Chicago police began clearing an encampment of pro-Palestine demonstrators Tuesday morning on the school's Hyde Park campus.
Cook County cold case: Man accused of killing young mom in 1966 allegedly worked with her husband
A local family expressed their thanks to the Calumet City Police Department on Monday for solving the 1966 murder of their loved one.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard named in latest FBI subpoena, records requested
The third subpoena in the past 12 days has been served on the Village of Dolton, and it is by far the most substantial.
All Southland College Prep graduating seniors accepted to college, garnering $50M in scholarships
Southland College Prep continues its streak of remarkable success as all 133 graduating seniors of the class of 2024 have received college acceptance letters.
Thornton Township subpoenas reveal Tiffany Henyard is target of criminal investigation
FOX 32 Chicago has obtained copies of the two federal subpoenas served Friday on Thornton Township, and there are two big takeaways.
Law firm drops representation of Dolton, Mayor Henyard amid financial strain and FBI probe
The law firm representing Mayor Tiffany Henyard and the Village of Dolton in a slew of lawsuits is asking to withdraw from those cases.
All April homicide victims in Chicago area, including 9-year-old girl, honored with vigil
A vigil was held Saturday for a little girl killed in a recent mass shooting and all victims of homicide in Chicago this month.
Mayor Tiffany Henyard under further FBI scrutiny as subpoenas served at Thornton Township Hall
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard is facing more potential trouble.
Lockport Township High School's auto shop program propels seniors into professional car repair careers
A lot of high schools in the Chicago area offer auto shop. But at Lockport Township High School, they’re stepping on the gas when it comes to auto tech training.
Village of Dolton, Mayor Tiffany Henyard sued by business owner
The Village of Dolton and Mayor Tiffany Henyard were hit with another lawsuit Tuesday.