Dane Placko FOX 32

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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Frmr President Trump takes the stage at the Economic Club of Chicago.

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Trump event at Economic Club of Chicago still hasn’t started. Was scheduled for 11am. ⁦@fox32news⁩

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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.

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@JakesTakes Awwww, thanks Jake. It’s not true but I’ll take it!

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Mayor Tiffany Henyard under further FBI scrutiny as subpoenas served at Thornton Township Hall https://t.co/bHVfvGrwRK

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Community activist Andrew Holmes denies sexual assault allegations. “I have no response at this time, not to these allegations. I’m not bothered by it.” @fox32news

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Lawsuit: Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard tries to bury sexual assault committed by village trustee and community activist Andrew Holmes. Lawsuit: “… if the information got out, Henyard (said she) would be ruined, and all of the work she had done would be lost.“ @FoxNews

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Lawsuit against Henyard, Holmes, Dolton, and Thornton Township alleges Dolton employee and police officer were retaliated against after bringing allegations of Holmes’ sexual assault to Henyard’s attention. @fox32news

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Lawsuit alleges Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard tried to cover up sexual assault by Dolton Trustee and well-known community activist Andrew Holmes. Suit alleges Holmes sexually assaulted a female Dolton employee while on a village-sponsored trip to Las Vegas in 2023. @fox32news

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Wrigley fans giving Shohei Ohtani a warm welcome.

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Sources tell @fox32news Lightfoot was chosen because of her experience as a former federal prosecutor, and a former mayor. Her law firm will charge $400 per hour for the investigation if approved by the board.

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Lightfoot will also be tasked with investigating allegations of “reckless spending” and “unauthorized actions” by Henyard, including allegedly handing out contracts without board approval, and taking campaign contributions from vendors. @fox32news

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A resolution proposing Lightfoot’s hiring says she will investigate allegations that a Dolton trustee sexually assaulted another Dolton employee during a village-sponsored trip to Las Vegas last year… @fox32news

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@fox32news Exclusive: The four Dolton Trustees in opposition to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard are hiring former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to conduct an investigation into allegations of corruption in Dolton. Lightfoot will be appointed Monday during a special board meeting.

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No matter how cold… Rain, sleet, or even snow…There’s nothing better than opening day at Wrigley Field. ⁦@fox32news⁩

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Fourth district congressman Chuy Garcia arrives at his election headquarters after being declared victor over Ald. Raymond Lopez. ⁦@fox32news⁩

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@chicagobars And did it start an hour late?

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The latest in our series of investigations into alleged Dolton corruption: FBI probes misconduct allegations against Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard https://t.co/WLEnSgGg0J

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Illinois Atty Gen’s office has ordered Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s charity to stop soliciting donations. “Tiffany Henyard Cares” failed to register with the state or provide info on how much money it raised and how it was spent. @fox32news

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Tiffany Henyard controversy: No politician likes public criticism… But Thornton Twp. residents say Henyard went to extraordinary, and possibly illegal lengths to shut out the public at a public meeting. Our ⁦@fox32news⁩ investigation latest: https://t.co/gP2Hiyc5Fv