Dane Placko FOX 32

Digital sports producer writing stories and curating live streaming content for a major Chicago news outlet.

Seasoned reporter and experienced communicator with proven ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines under pressure.

Politics, sports, and crime in Chicago's 21st House district

Reporter covering news and community issues for a nonprofit Chicago news outlet.

Multimedia journalism focused on news content in Greater Chicago Area

Investigative reporter and podcast creator with experience in broadcast journalism and media content.

Correspondent focused on news coverage in the Greater Chicago Area

Weekly newsletter and investigative reporting on wrongdoing in America

Newspaper reporter focused on Chicago news and local events

Investigative and community stories for Chicago audience

Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois. Experienced in creating weekly coverage plans and meeting story deadlines on short notice. Focused on legislative and political reporting in the Greater Chicago Area.

Sports coverage, play-by-play for Windy City Bulls, podcast co-host

Editing and video production in broadcast media

Government corruption in Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois

News reporting focused on Chicago area events and issues

Independent journalist with newsletter and Signal contact

State government and behavioral health business reporting in Chicago area

Editing and fact-checking content for South Side Weekly

Freelance writing and editing with bylines in Chicago Magazine and others

Covers local politics, education, crime, courts, and business in northern Illinois

News reporter and anchor based in Peoria, covering local stories and events

Reporter with experience producing print and online content for a major media group with a large circulation and staff.

Investigative reporting with focus on in-depth investigative journalism

General assignment reporting focused on Fox Valley news and events

Government finance and policy wonk with investigative reporting background

Political reporting and documentary production focused on Illinois communities

Broadcast journalist focused on breaking news, features, and social media storytelling

Local, state, and national politics driving meaningful conversation

Emmy-award winning journalist, television host, podcaster focused on Chicago area media

Investigative reporter and anchor with experience in morning and midday news shows. Emmy and Murrow award winner with a strong background in broadcast journalism.