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
Cubs agree to 1-year deal with key reliever as 4 pitchers elect free agency
As expected, the Chicago Cubs' pitching rotation will look different in 2027.
Bears RB Kyle Monangai to miss 4th game, hope Colston Loveland injury is minor
The Bears' running game will continue to operate without its preferred two-punch running game.
How excitement for Jeffery Simmons' arrival permeated Halas Hall and the Chicago Bears
Jeffery Simmons was excited. That excitement was all over the place at Halas Hall on Friday as it was clear the Bears inched closer to their Super Bowl aspirations with Simmons' acquisition.
'A shot in the arm': Why Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles swung for Jeffery Simmons now
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles was waiting for this. He finally made a move that's a sign that Poles is getting aggressive for a Super Bowl the team sees in its reach.
White Sox hire Matt Roffe away from Brewers the day after Milwaukee wins the World Series
The Chicago White Sox turned to the reigning World Series champions to fill a key front office role.
Could the Bears stay in Illinois? A possible stadium deal is back in play
The Chicago Bears are close to a deal that would keep the team from moving across state lines, according to a report.
NFL Trade Deadline: How Jeffery Simmons fits on the Chicago Bears
Jeffery Simmons fits like a piece of the puzzle the Bears were looking for all offseason long. Here's how he fits on the Bears.
Chicago Bears make blockbuster trade, acquire star DT Jeffery Simmons from Titans
The Chicago Bears have made a massive splash, adding to the defensive side of the ball.
College football: The main question Northwestern & Notre Dame face entering November
Northwestern and Notre Dame both face critical stretches of their football seasons. Here are the questions both the ‘Cats and Irish need to answer.
NFL Trade Deadline: Should the Chicago Bears make a splash? Here are a few targets
Will the Bears be active before the Nov. 10 NFL Trade Deadline? Here's what they said on Wednesday, and who the Bears could be targeting.