Chris Kwiecinski
Chris joined FOX 32 in January 2024 as a digital sports reporter. He writes columns for the website and contributes to the coverage of Chicago’s sports teams that he grew up watching. He primarily focuses on the Chicago Bears and college sports.
Prior to joining FOX 32, Chris held a handful of roles within the USA Today Network. He was previously a Midwest Regional Sports Editor for USA Today, while also serving as a columnist for the Columbia Daily Tribune covering the Missouri Tigers, the SEC, statewide sports topics and local sports.
Chris also spent time covering local sports, IRONMAN Triathlons and more at the St. George Spectrum & Daily News, covering every topic imaginable as a general assignment reporter and editor at the Oxford Eagle newspaper and covering suburban Chicago high school sports for the Daily Herald and Northwest Herald.
In addition, Chris has covered the Winter Olympics, March Madness, NBA Summer League, the WNBA, the NCAA Baseball Tournament and has had bylines in USA Today, ESPN, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Kansas City Star, Nashville Tennessean and Arizona Republic.
Chris is a Vernon Hills native. He earned a bachelor's degree from Bradley University and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern.
The latest from Chris Kwiecinski
'We delivered on being the best': Northwestern football calls its shot with Ryan Field nearing finish
The finish line to re-open the modernized Ryan Field is approaching. Northwestern has called its shot while putting the finishing touches on the future of its program.
Chicago Bears 2026 training camp preview: Will shuffled positions affect the whole unit?
FOX Chicago takes a look at the Bears’ offensive line, which is one of the positions on the offensive side of the ball that has undergone the most change and shuffling since the end of the 2025 season.
Chicago Blackhawks announce a multi-year extension for star Connor Bedard
The Blackhawks announced they agreed to terms on an extension with Connor Bedard that will keep him in Chicago on a multi-year deal.
Chicago Bears 2026 training camp preview: How good can the Bears' tight ends be?
FOX Chicago takes a look at the Bears’ tight ends, who could establish themselves as one of the best tight end rooms in the league in 2026.
Chicago Bears 2026 training camp preview: Which wide receivers need to step up?
FOX Chicago takes a look at the Bears’ wide receiver room, which will navigate a new look without D.J. Moore and with the emergence of Luther Burden III.
Cubs and White Sox annouce 2027 schedules, including Opening Day, home opener & Crosstown Classic
Here's what to know from the Cubs and White Sox's 2027 schedule releases, including their home openers and key dates.
Chicago Bears 2026 training camp preview: What should RB room expectations be?
FOX Chicago takes a look at the Bears’ running back room, which brings back the entire group from last season which found plenty of success on the ground.
Could Patrick Kane return to the Chicago Blackhawks? Why he might & might not
Chris Chelios alluded to a potential Patrick Kane return to the Blackhawks, Will Kane return to Chicago? It depends on what he wants in the final throes of his career.
Chicago Bears to hold walk-through training camp practice at suburban high school
As part of their 2026 training camp schedule, the Bears announced they'll host an open camp practice at a suburban high school.
Chicago Bears training camp preview: How stable is the Bears' QB room?
In preparation for Bears training camp, FOX Chicago takes a look at the Bears’ quarterback room, which boasts a player who has a chance to be one of the faces of the league.