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
Column: On Draft Day Eve, the Chicago Bears can make the 2025 NFL Draft into whatever they want
The Bears can choose what kind of team they want to be during the 2025 NFL Draft because they’re controlling everything they can control.
Chicago Bears hall of famer, longtime defensive stalwart Steve McMichael dies at 67
Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who had been battling ALS for the last three years, died on Wednesday.
2025 NFL Draft Day 1 Preview: Could the Chicago Bears move up from No. 10 overall?
Here's what to know about the Bears before they head into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday.
Ashton Jeanty revels in relationship with Chicago Bears: 'I think they're willing to trade up'
Ashton Jeanty, the day before he will hear his name called in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, recalled the most significant parts of his visit with the Bears being about more than football.
2025 NFL Draft: How to watch draft coverage, where and when the Chicago Bears pick
Here's how to watch Bears Draft Live, the 2025 NFL Draft and when to expect the Bears to make their selections.
Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Steve 'Mongo' McMichael moved to hospice care
Chicago Bears Hall of Fame defensive lineman and legendary personality Steve “Mongo" McMichael is being moved to hospice care.
A Chicagoan's guide to the 2025 NFL Draft: Local college prospects and Illinois natives to know
The 2025 NFL Draft goes beyond the Chicago Bears. It's a holiday for Notre Dame, NIU, Northwestern, Illinois and more to celebrate their best players. Here's a Chicagoan's guide to the 2025 NFL Draft.
How Ian Cunningham navigated an 'awkward' spot this offseason with the Chicago Bears
Ian Cunningham found himself in limbo at Halas Hall this offseason when he was interviewing for open GM jobs. Here's how he navigated it all.
What we heard from the Chicago Bears at Halas Hall before the 2025 NFL Draft
With the 2025 NFL Draft looming, here's what we heard at Halas Hall on Tuesday from the Bears about the draft, recent extensions and potential future moves.
2025 NFL Draft Chicago Bears prospect profile: Texas A&M EDGE Shemar Stewart, the most polarizing prospect
Here's a profile on potential draft prospect Shemar Stewart, the Edge rusher out of Texas A&M who may be the most polarizing prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft.