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
Bears, OT Darnell Wright agree on record-breaking contract extension
Darnell Wright has reportedly agreed on a record-breaking extension with the Bears on Tuesday.
Grading each of the Chicago Cubs' moves at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline
Here’s how we graded each of the Chicago Cubs’ moves after the MLB Trade Deadline passed on Monday evening.
Grading each of the Chicago White Sox moves at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline
Here’s how we graded each of the White Sox’s trades from the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.
Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh incensed by lack of free throws for Kamilla Cardoso: 'F***ing joke'
After a 106-101 loss to the Phoenix Mercury, Tyler Marsh was asked about how Sky center Kamilla Cardoso was being officiated in the post. He didn't hold back.
Chicago Cubs make splash in acquiring starting pitcher Clay Holmes and more from Mets
With a few hours to go before the MLB Trade Deadline, the Cubs have acquired a starting pitcher that shapes the potential of the 2026 team.
MLB Trade Deadline: Cubs acquire controllable pitcher from Miami, reliever from Angels
The Chicago Cubs have added two more pitchers to their system in two separate trades before the MLB trade deadline.
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant reportedly to miss 2 months after practice injury
Chicago Bears' starting safety Coby Bryant was carted off the practice field during Monday's training camp practices, and will reportedly miss some time with his injury.
White Sox add center fielder before trade deadline in swap with the Rockies
The White Sox have reportedly added depth in the outfield, specifically in center field, before Monday's trade deadline passes.
Notre Dame football will restart rivalry vs. USC in 2030 with 4-game series
When the storied USC vs. Notre Dame rivalry went on hiatus, it was seen as a detriment to college football. That series will resume in 2030.
Bears training camp report: Team holds its breath awaiting word on Coby Bryant
An injury to a defensive starter curbed all the excitement from the first day of football pads at Halas Hall on Monday. Here's what we know.