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
'I have scars': How a 52-0 win is all about baby steps for Notre Dame football
Marcus Freeman is making a list of things to improve on from Saturtday's 52-0 win. The win over Rice did have baby steps, and that was the most important part.
Irish cook Rice: What we like & didn't like from Notre Dame football's win
Here's what we liked and didn't like from Notre Dame's Saturday win, where the Irish cooked Rice.
2 Rookies & QB 1: Our 5 most important Chicago Bears to start the 2026 NFL season
The Bears face the pressure of living up to the hype they created last year. Here are our picks for the five of the most important Chicago Bears as the 2026 season inches closer to kickoff.
Why Colston Loveland can be an X-factor for the Chicago Bears vs. Carolina
Colston Loveland, the Bears’ match up nightmare, could become Caleb Williams’ best friend against a Carolina defense with talent at its top levels.
Bears reach agreement with RB D'Andre Swift on multi-year contract extension
D'Andre Swift had arguably the best training camp of any Chicago Bears player. Now, the team is rewarding him after camp and a career year.
Rome Odunze says he's 'ready to go' as Chicago Bears have 4 questionable players on report
The Chicago Bears listed four players as “questionable" for Sunday's season opener vs. Carolina, which bodes well for one player and raises a few more questions for others.
Ozzy, Theo & Braxton? Where the Chicago Bears' left tackle plans stand heading into Week 1
Here's the latest development in the Bears’ left tackle situation, where multiple players might play at left tackle this Sunday and Ozzy Trapilo continues to amaze in his recovery. But, more steps are needed.
Chicago Bulls announce plans to honor late broadcaster and icon Stacey King
The Chicago Bulls have announced how they'll honor the life of the former three-time NBA Champion and team broadcaster Stacey King this season.
Jaylon Johnson is set for big 2026 as the Chicago Bears match his ambition
Jaylon Johnson became a different figure this training camp. After a meeting with Ben Johnson, the cornerback saw someone at Halas Hall who met him at his level. It sparked a different Jaylon Johnson.
How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers: TV channel, live stream info, start time
Here’s how you can watch the Bears' Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers, as the Bears start a brand new season.