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
Could Tyson Bagent be traded? Takeaways from Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles at the NFL Combine
Here’s what we learned from Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles on Tuesday at the NFL Combine, where we learned about Tyson Bagent's trade status and the Bears' draft strategy.
The Bears are appealing to get draft picks after Atlanta hired Ian Cunningham. Can it work?
Both Ian Cunningham and Bears’ general manager Ryan Poles believed they should have gotten draft picks from the league for Cunningham's hiring in Atlanta.
Why Amber Glenn, Mikaela Shiffrin and redemption shined brightest for Team USA in Milan
Team USA suffered early in Milan, succumbing to pressure and suffering devastating injuries. But, what I'll remember most is how Amber Glenn, Mikaela Shiffrin and more earned their Olympic moments.
USA wins first men's hockey gold since 1980 with Jack Hughes game-winner to beat Canada
The Americans are back on top. Team USA wins gold for the first time since 1980.
2026 Winter Olympics medal count tracker: Final standings from the Games
Here's a running count of the countries that have won medals at the 2026 Winter Games, and which countries have taken home gold in Milan.
How former Joliet Central & Illini star Roger Powell has Valparaiso playing red hot
Roger Powell was all smiles outside as Valparaiso beat UIC Saturday. The Joliet native and former Fighting Illini player is suddenly coaching one of the hottest teams in the country.
Chicago Bears release reserve LB, maybe the first of many defensive changes
In a cost-cutting move, the Chicago Bears have released a veteran linebacker. It will be far from the last move the Bears make as they try and get over the cap by reshaping their defensive personnel.
Comeback complete! Team USA storms back to beat Canada in OT and win Gold
Facing their bitter rivals in Thursday's Gold medal game, Megan Keller completed a stunning comeback. USA beats Canada to win gold.
Why Iowa lawmakers are entering the fray to land the Chicago Bears: 'Why not us?'
The Bears are looking for a place to build a new home. This is where Iowa lawmakers saw an opportunity, and one state senator explained why they're entering the fray to land the Bears in the Hawkeye State.
NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock resigns, leaves Huskies for the NFL
Northern Illinois will have a new head football coach when it plays its first season in the Mountain West Conference.