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
College football: Key signees and takeaways from National Signing Day for Notre Dame, Illinois and more
Here are the key takeaways and one key signee for Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern from National Signing Day this week.
Bears CB Nahshon Wright continues his breakout season with NFC Defensive Player of the Month honor
Nahshon Wright's forced fumble on a "Tush Push" play was one of the many reasons he was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for November. It's also validation for a player that's earned the praise.
IHSA state football championships: 7A and 8A Scores and top performers
Here are the final scores and top performers from the Class 7A and 8A state championship games from Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.
Chicago Bears prep for the Packers in a game where the stakes climb to new heights
The Bears have a chance to accomplish a great deal with a win on Sunday in a season where they’ve already accomplished plenty and in a game against the Packers with stakes the rivalry hasn't seen in a decade.
IHSA state football championships: 5A and 6A Scores and top performers
Here are the final scores and top performers from the Class 5A and 6A state championship games from Hancock Stadium in Bloomington, Illinois.
College Football Playoff: Is Notre Dame a CFP lock? Looking at different scenarios for the Irish
Here’s what we learned from the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings that came out on Dec. 2, where Notre Dame
NFL flexes Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Week 16 game at Soldier Field
The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers had their Week 14 game flexed to a primetime slot in November. On Tuesday, the NFL flexed their second meeting of the season later in December.
How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: Week 14 TV channel, live stream info, start time
Here's how to watch the Bears' rivalry game against the Packers, where so much is at stake for the NFC's top-seeded Bears.
Ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald reportedly takes Big Ten job in college football's coaching cycle
The wildest coaching cycle that college football has seen in years quietly had a Big Ten job open as the Lane Kiffin saga ended. Ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald will reportedly fill that opening.
The Chicago Bears are the top seed in the NFC after Carolina upsets the Rams
Thanks to the Carolina Panthers, the Bears now sit atop the NFC as the top seed in the conference.