Brittany Toolis
Brittany Toolis is a South Side Chicago native who’s thrilled to be coming home to reconnect with the neighborhoods, communities, and people that make Chicago unlike anywhere else.
Prior to joining FOX32, Brittany spent the last decade covering news and sports in markets including Detroit, Seattle, Oklahoma City - where she earned a regional Emmy for severe weather coverage, and Rockford, IL. She’s a passionate hockey fan – her broadcasting career actually began as a rink side reporter for the AHL's Rockford IceHogs.
Brittany is from the Canaryville neighborhood on the South Side, attended St. Gabriel Elementary School, high school at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated from Eastern Illinois University. She also worked as a lifeguard for the Chicago Park District throughout high school and college.
When she’s not working, you can catch Brittany cheering on the Blackhawks, Sox and Bears. She also enjoys exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods and thrifting, doing yoga, and trying to wrangle her and her fiance's puppy, Winnie Beninnie.
The latest from Brittany Toolis
Over 50 decomposing bodies found inside Chicago funeral home
Chicago police and state investigators are continuing to examine disturbing conditions discovered inside a South Side funeral home after more than 50 human remains were found in states of decomposition during a licensing investigation.
Convicted mobster tied to NW Indiana gambling case faces new fraud charges
A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing a new set of felony charges in Rhode Island, prompting a federal judge to reconsider whether he should remain free while awaiting trial.
Chicago school board backs revised CPS budget relying on $150M from state
The Chicago Board of Education approved an amended Chicago Public Schools budget Thursday after hours of tense debate.
Chicago man accused of shooting woman he believed knew about sister's death, prosecutors say
The brother of a woman found dead in a garbage can in Chicago is now charged with attempted murder after prosecutors say he shot one of the people who discovered her body.
Driver sought after crashing into suburban Chicago home in hit-and-run
A hit-and-run driver caused major damage to a Burbank home early Friday after crashing through parked vehicles and slamming into the front of the residence.
Dalewayne Turner murder: Wife accused in gruesome Plainfield killing cover-up appears in court
A Plainfield woman accused of helping cover up her husband’s killing appeared in court Thursday morning as prosecutors continue to build a case involving allegations of dismemberment and an attempt to hide the remains in multiple locations.
Montana Weathers murder: New details revealed in July 4th party shooting that killed boy
New details were revealed in court after a man accused of opening fire on a Gary home during a Fourth of July gathering has been charged with murder in the death of a 10-year-old boy.
Chicago unveils West Side stormwater storage projects to reduce flooding
Chicago leaders unveiled new stormwater storage projects Tuesday aimed at reducing flooding on the city's West Side.
Park Forest residents say they're without AC as dangerous heat grips Chicagoland
Park Forest tenants say they're struggling to stay cool without AC during this week's extreme heat, while also dealing with plumbing and other maintenance issues.
Chicago boat crash in Lake Michigan leaves 1 dead, 4 critically injured
A woman died and four other people were critically injured after two boats collided on Lake Michigan, sending multiple victims to area hospitals and prompting a large emergency response overnight.