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.

There’s so much variation between dogs that it can sometimes be hard to believe that some breeds – particularly the smallest ...

Dane Street announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Great Place To Work Certification™ for 2025. This marks the fourth year in a row the company has received this certification ...

No matter what causes them, zoomies are one of the cutest things dogs do. The sudden onset of activity may only last a few seconds but it’s like the greatest few seconds of their lives. Imagine if ...

That's right: Charlie is a 4-year-old Great Dane and certainly requires plenty of space. The towering dog undoubtedly captures attention wherever he goes. Luccas, who resides in San Francisco ...

Do people really snuggle and kiss…chickens? The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) advises people against kissing and snuggling chickens. The alert stems from a rise in salmonella ...

The initiative is believed to be inspried by the loss in 2024 of their pet chihuahua Nala ... again David made the best of things and had a great time with Cruz and Romeo.' ...

Knapp’s intriguing and nuanced debut comprises three alternate story lines for a British family. After giving birth to a baby boy in 1987, Cora goes to the registry office to record his name ...

A round of a-paws. Demi Moore’s 1-pound dog, Pilaf, may have been absent on the Met Gala 2025 red carpet, but the micro chihuahua still got the “Tailored for You” dress code memo ...

Animal: Young Squire, 3-year-old, 12-pound male Chihuahua mix. Where: Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza St., Encinitas. Open for adoptions from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays ...