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
Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft guide: Biggest needs, names to know and draft-day options
Here are the Bears' biggest needs, prospect names to know and draft-day options for the team as the draft inches closer.
Northwestern basketball: How the Wildcats look after massive transfer additions and departures
The early April weeks were harrowing for Northwestern basketball. However, the ‘Cats have reshaped their roster with a veteran look. Here's how NU looks after a wave of transfer portal additions.
Illinois & Indiana back-and-forth continues with visit to Hammond as Bears' stadium decision looms
The Bears will either build in Arlington Heights, Illinois, or Hammond, Indiana. On Friday, the Bears met with representatives at the Lost Marsh Golf Club in Hammond as the back-and-forth continues.
Chicago Cubs' pitching rotation gets thin quickly with Palencia landing on the IL
The Cubs took a massive blow to its pitching rotation when they announced starting pitcher Cade Horton would undergo UCL surgery. However, it got worse this week for the Northsiders.
Connor Bedard reaffirms commitment to Chicago, as Blackhawks vow to take step forward
Connor Bedard re-affirmed his commitment to Chicago while being in agreement with decision makers on the elephant in the room: The team needs to start seeing results.
Chicago Sky announce it will hold 2026 training camp in downtown Chicago
For the first time in over a decade, the Chicago Sky will hold their training camp outside of Deerfield. The team will prepare for the 2026 WNBA season in downtown Chicago.
Illinois basketball: Illini to return majority of its core, agent says
A handful of Illini basketball players who were critical to the team's Final Four run this season will return for the 2025-2026 season.
Chicago Blackhawks ink general manager Kyle Davidson to a multi-year extension
The top decision-maker for the Chicago Blackhawks just received a contract extension to lead the team's front office.
Column: Why the Chicago Sky, from the top down, need Skylar Diggins
Skylar Diggins wants to win, and will make sure everyone else is on the same level. Not just the immediate roster, but the coaching staff and front office, too. That’s what the Sky need.
How the Chicago Bulls are the biggest winners of the NBA Play-In Tournament
Believe it or not, the Chicago Bulls were one of the biggest winners from Tuesday's NBA Play-In Tournament results. Here's why: