Chris Kwiecinski
Chris joined FOX 32 in January 2024 as a digital sports producer and reporter. He writes columns for the website and contributes to the coverage of Chicago’s sports teams that he grew up watching.
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
Illinois football QB Luke Altmeyer announces his return in 2025
Illinois football got some great news on Saturday. Their quarterback is back in 2025.
Chicago Bears get secondary depth back, but will be without primary interior defender vs. Minnesota
On Monday night, the Bears will get a defensive piece in the secondary back, but will be without their best interior defensive lineman against the Vikings.
Why the Chicago Bears defense is focusing on making Vikings one-dimensional in primetime rematch
There's no secret code to defending both Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson. It's tricky, but the Bears No. 1 defensive objective this weekend depends on that success.
Chicago Cubs complete 4-player trade with Astros for 3-time All-Star Kyle Tucker
The Chicago Cubs made an offseason splash on Friday.
Mired in losing streak, Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams affirms confidence in Bears' front office
The good news for the Bears is they one believer. It might be the most important believer of them all: their franchise quarterback.
How ambitious UIC athletic director Andrea Williams is fueled by immense experience
There's a lot to learn about the city of Chicago, especially its sports scene. UIC's Andrea Williams isn't beguiled by this or shies away from it. This is because her ambitions are fueled by her experiences.
How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings: TV channel, live stream info, start time
Here's how to watch the Bears against the Minnesota Vikings this week, which is a primetime affair.
Garrett Crochet: White Sox send ace pitcher to Red Sox for prospect haul
After months of rumors, the Chicago White Sox are reportedly trading their ace pitcher to the East Coast.
Northwestern football announces Big Ten opponents at Wrigley Field in 2025 season
On Wednesday, NU announced who it will welcome to the Friendly Confines in 2025.
Final Word: Sunday's butt kicking proved the Chicago Bears won't be fixed quickly
Sunday was a brutal reminder that Thomas Brown's job isn't to completely fix this team in five weeks, let alone one.