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
A Chicago mashup, a hot dog for Murakami: White Sox unveil 2026 ballpark food menu
As the Chicago White Sox head into a new season with renewed on-field hope, they’re also unveiling an array of creative and locally inspired concession foods to excite fans at Rate Field.
Chicago wealth summit costs taxpayers more than $220K, records show
How much does Chicago’s annual wealth summit cost taxpayers? A closer look at the numbers.
Some Iranian-Americans in Chicago celebrate U.S. attack at Daley Plaza rally
About 100 members of Chicago’s Iranian-American community gathered at Daley Plaza on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the U.S. attack on Iran.
Family, volunteers renew search for missing Blue Island man Dan Davis
It's been nearly three months now since anyone has seen 59-year-old Dan Davis, and on Saturday, his family and friends renewed their search in a very big way.
Chicago rally joins worldwide calls for Iran regime change
A Global Day of Action drew thousands to major cities worldwide, including Chicago, to protest Iran’s brutal crackdown that has killed thousands of people demanding regime change.
Norman Rockwell’s 'The Dugout' joins Art Institute of Chicago collection
Just in time for spring training, the Art Institute of Chicago has unveiled an iconic artwork that has special meaning for Cubs fans.
Indiana residents sound off on rising NIPSCO utility bills at emergency town hall
Several dozen residents filled a Munster union hall for an airing of grievances over their NIPSCO utility bills.
Alarmist Brewing to close after nearly 11 years as craft beer market shifts
A beloved Chicago brewery is pouring its final beers this weekend.
Illinois congressional candidate acknowledges past domestic violence charge
A candidate running for an open Illinois congressional seat has a charge of domestic violence in his background, FOX Chicago has learned.
Chicago picked to host International Jazz Day celebration
Chicago is about to become the jazz center of the world this April.