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 Patrick Kane return to the Chicago Blackhawks? Why he might & might not
Chris Chelios alluded to a potential Patrick Kane return to the Blackhawks, Will Kane return to Chicago? It depends on what he wants in the final throes of his career.
Chicago Bears to hold walk-through training camp practice at suburban high school
As part of their 2026 training camp schedule, the Bears announced they'll host an open camp practice at a suburban high school.
Chicago Bears training camp preview: How stable is the Bears' QB room?
In preparation for Bears training camp, FOX Chicago takes a look at the Bears’ quarterback room, which boasts a player who has a chance to be one of the faces of the league.
Why iconic Polish striker Robert Lewandowski chose the Chicago Fire
Why did Robert Lewandowski take his game to the Chicago Fire and the MLS? He explained why he chose Chicago during his introduction on Tuesday.
Meet the Chicago Cubs 2026 MLB Draft Class
Here's what the Chicago Cubs' 2026 MLB Draft Class looks like.
Meet the Chicago White Sox 2026 MLB Draft Class
Here's how the Chicago White Sox's 2026 MLB Draft Class shaped up after taking Roch Cholowsky No. 1 overall.
Why Roch Cholowsky was the right pick for the Chicago White Sox at No. 1 overall
How the White Sox landed on selecting Roch Cholowksy is why he was the right choice to be selected No. 1 overall.
MLB Draft: White Sox select Nazareth Academy INF Landon Thome, son of Jim Thome
The Chicago White Sox are bringing a familiar name back to the team's pipeline.
MLB Draft: Chicago White Sox take UCLA SS Roch Cholowsky after months of debate
After months of deliberation, the Chicago White Sox have made their selection at No. 1 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft.
From Banana Ball to the All-Star Game: White Sox Tristan Peters named All-Star
The last 24 hours have been a blur for Chicago White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters. On Saturday morning, it got a little crazier. He was named to the 2026 MLB All-Star game