Lauren Scafidi
Lauren Scafidi is an Anchor and Reporter at FOX 32 Chicago, joining her hometown newsroom in March 2026.
Before returning home, Lauren spent three years at 9NEWS in Denver, Colorado, where she worked as a morning anchor and general assignment reporter. During her time there, she earned an Emmy Award for her live coverage during a historic wildfire season.
Lauren began her career at 9&10 News in Traverse City, Michigan. She started as a general assignment reporter, helped launch a new lifestyle show, and later became a morning anchor. She’s been honored by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters in the categories for Best Reporter, Best Feature Story, and Best Use of New Media for her podcast, "We’re Offscript."
A Chicago suburbs native, Lauren graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, where she also served as President of the Society of Professional Journalists.
When she’s not on air, Lauren teaches hot yoga and cycling classes, and she's always working on her golf game.
The latest from Lauren Scafidi
SNAP benefit changes creating 'ripple effect' for local grocery stores
Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.
Cook County may owe millions to homeowners over tax sales
A federal judge ruled Cook County may have to pay millions to homeowners who lost properties in tax sales without being compensated for their equity, a decision that could have broader financial impacts on taxpayers.
Possible hantavirus case in Illinois not tied to ship outbreak under investigation, IDPH says
Health officials in northern Illinois said Tuesday they're investigating a potential case of hantavirus that is not tied to the cruise ship outbreak.
Young Chicago mother of 4 shot, killed after school pickup
A family is mourning the loss of a young mother after a deadly shooting during what should have been a routine school pickup.
How the GLP-1 weight loss trend is changing wedding dress shopping
As GLP-1 weight-loss medications continue growing in popularity, some bridal shops say they are adapting to a new challenge: brides losing multiple dress sizes between ordering their gown and walking down the aisle.
Chicago HS students use coffee to support families of fallen first responders
A morning coffee run took on a much deeper meaning in Chicago on Wednesday.
Buffalo Grove security guard's family speaks after he dies protecting students
A Buffalo Grove HS security guard is being remembered as a hero after his death in a crash while he was helping students cross the street.
After losing everything in fire, Grant Park food truck serves again
A Grant Park food truck business is back up and running after a devastating fire destroyed its original setup earlier this year.
Chicago Jesuit Academy students explore careers at Jewel-Osco
A field trip to Jewel-Osco turned into a glimpse of the future for local students.