Bret Buganski
Bret Buganski joined Fox 32 Chicago in December 2025.
He is so happy to be back home in Chicago after living in seven other cities across the country over the last 18 years. Bret's most recent stop was in Cincinnati, Ohio as the weekend evening anchor and reporter at WCPO 9 News.
He's an award-winning journalist, including a two-time recipient of a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for anchoring and investigative reporting.
Born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago in Jefferson Park, Bret graduated from St. Patrick High School (Go Shamrocks) and Columbia College Chicago.
Bret believes it's important the public is well-informed about what's happening in our community, the nation and the world at large. He hopes his stories not only shine a light on a problem, but lead to positive change. Bret strongly believes in the Fourth Estate and freedom of speech as the cornerstone of democracy.
When he's not reporting the news of the day, Bret is a distance runner, guitar player, professional wrestling fan, as well as a fan of the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox. If you have a story idea or news tip, feel free to email Bret at: bret.buganski@fox.com.
The latest from Bret Buganski
Possible human remains, skull found in Will County
An investigation is underway after possible human remains, including a skull, were discovered Tuesday afternoon in Will County.
Indiana regulators launch 'affordability' investigation: 'We've lost a lot of trust'
Indiana regulators launched an investigation into affordability after they said they received thousands of complaints about high utility bills.
Court documents reveal new details in apartment blaze that killed Chicago firefighter Michael Altman
Prosecutors reveal what happened in the weeks and hours before the deadly blaze that killed Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
Chicago police questioning man in connection to fire that killed firefighter: sources
Chicago Police officers are questioning a man in connection to the Rogers Park fire that killed Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, sources tell Fox Chicago.
Fundraisers popping up for fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman
One day after Chicago firefighter Michael Altman died in the line of duty, nonprofit organizationsand a multimedia company are raising money for his family.
Inside a Chicago data center powering everyday online life
A former telephone book factory in Chicago is now powering the internet. We got a look inside.
Joliet considers approval of state's largest data center development
There was a heated debate during Monday night’s Joliet City Council meeting about a proposed data center campus.
Gov. Pritzker tours damage around Kankakee, Aroma Park
Two days after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado hit Kankakee, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the damage in Aroma Park.
Family sues Valparaiso schools over alleged severe concussion at football practice
A family is suing Valparaiso Community Schools after their son allegedly suffered a 'severe concussion' during an unpadded football practice.
CTA given two weeks to fix safety plan or lose $50M in federal funds
The Chicago Transit Authority has two weeks to submit a new safety plan to the Federal Transit Administration, or risk losing $50 million in funding. That accounts for about 25% of the CTA's operating funds, as the FTA cited alleged failures by the CTA to meaningfully address crime.