Dane Placko
Investigative Reporter at WFLD-TV (Chicago, IL)
Investigative reporter for @Fox 32, specializing in political corruption & tax waste. Father of 2 beautiful girls, NW sider, battle-scarred Cubs fan.
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3 weeks ago |
fox32chicago.com | Dane Placko
CHICAGO - If Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer in Chicago, this weekend is the moment the city shifts into full festival mode. Across neighborhoods and downtown parks, thousands of residents and visitors bundled up against the unseasonable chill and headed out for music, food, and culture on Friday night. What we know: Chicago Blues Festival is in full swing at Millennium Park, running through Sunday evening with performances across four stages, including a newly added youth stage.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Dane Placko
Generate Key TakeawaysCHICAGO - If Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer in Chicago, this weekend is the moment the city shifts into full festival mode. Across neighborhoods and downtown parks, thousands of residents and visitors bundled up against the unseasonable chill and headed out for music, food, and culture on Friday night.
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3 weeks ago |
fox32chicago.com | Dane Placko
Cook County erases $665M in medical debt for over half a million residents Getting sick is hard enough — but the medical bills that follow can be just as painful. Which is why years ago, Cook County created a program to help people tackle medical debt. COOK COUNTY - Getting sick is hard enough — but the medical bills that follow can be just as painful. Which is why years ago, Cook County created a program to help people tackle medical debt.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Dane Placko
The BriefCook County launched a Medical Debt Relief Initiative in 2022 using $9 million in COVID-19 funds. The program has erased $665 million in medical debt for over 550,000 residents through a partnership with Undue Medical Debt. Officials say the relief reduces financial stress and encourages people to return for preventive and emergency care. COOK COUNTY - Getting sick is hard enough — but the medical bills that follow can be just as painful.
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3 weeks ago |
fox32chicago.com | Dane Placko
DEKALB, Ill. - A student at Northern Illinois University allegedly had thousands of images of child pornography generated using artificial intelligence. Michael Erickson, 19, was charged this week with nearly two dozen counts of child pornography, according to police reports by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. What we know: An online tip led investigators to Erickson’s residence hall.
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45 years ago today a buddy and I cut out of school early and headed to Wrigley. Plunked down a few bucks for a seat behind the Cubs dugout. Watched the Cubs score 22 runs. And lose. Still remember Kingman‘s third HR that day. The longest ball I’ve ever seen hit at Wrigley.