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
Chicago mayor warns of teen takeovers on city's South Side
Parents decided to take action in response to planned teen takeovers on the South Side.
NIPSCO customers speak to IURC about utility bills: 'You're not a rubber stamp'
NIPSCO customers had the opportunity to speak with state utility regulators about their utility bills on Monday.
Illinois data center boom tied to rising utility bills, experts say
A surge in data centers across Illinois is being linked to rising water and electric bills for residents. Here's what you should know.
NIPSCO CEO gets questioned about USW lockout, Blackstone's investment
One week after locking out 1,600 union workers, NIPSCO faces mounting scrutiny over high utility rates, billing practices, and private equity ties.
Video shows deadly hit-and-run that killed Chicago teen
Surveillance video shows a speeding SUV running a red light in Chicago Lawn, fatally striking bicyclist Damian Gomez and causing a crash before the driver fled the scene, as police continue to search for the suspect.
NIPSCO union worker lockout reaches Day 5: 'Troubling and concerning'
Union members called the lockout, "an aggressive escalation that threatens worker safety, undermines labor rights."
Chicago teen cyclist killed in hit-and-run; driver still being sought
A bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Southwest Side has been identified as police search for the driver.
United Steelworkers confirms NIPSCO locks out 1,600 union workers
The United Steelworkers announced NIPSCO is locking out about 1,600 of their union workers across two bargaining units.
Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, who was killed in line of duty, laid to rest
The funeral services for Chicago firefighter Michael Atlman, who was killed while fighting a blaze earlier this month, were held on Tuesday.
Trump admin must restore $3B in CTA funding for Red Line, other projects, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration improperly withheld about $2 billion from the Chicago Transit Authority for its Red Line extension and modernization projects.