Dane Placko

The Brief In 1997, a Tinley Park couple told Fox 32 they saw a large, fiery object drop through the clouds near New Lenox, glowing red and trailing smoke for about 20 seconds. Multiple 911 calls prompted a search by the Will County Sheriff’s Office and ev... See more

The Brief Several hundred protesters gathered Saturday evening at Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago to denounce President Donald Trump’s actions involving Venezuela, arguing the move was driven by economic interests, including access to oil, rather than n... See more

The Brief Girls flag football continues to grow in Chicago, with more than 150 high school athletes gathering at the Pullman Community Center for a camp focused on expanding access and opportunity in the sport. The camp, organized by Concrete Rose 773, pr... See more

The Brief FBI Chicago is searching for Gary "Bird" Luellen, wanted in a series of armed carjackings. Investigators say he’s the last suspect still on the run from a four-man crew. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest. CH... See more

The Brief Two back-to-back "extreme rainfall events" overwhelmed Chicago’s century-old sewers, flooding thousands of homes — especially on the Southwest Side. New data shows underserved communities took the hardest hit, while the city works on slow, expen... See more