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
Give Poles & Johnson the benefit of the doubt: 7 thoughts on the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL Draft
Here are seven thoughts on the Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL Draft class, and how the Bears approached the weekend, including the Bears' selection of Sam Roush and the decision to forgo drafting a pass rusher.
2026 NFL draft: Chicago Bears undrafted free agent (UDFA) signings after the draft
Here's an undrafted free agent tracker, following who the Bears have signed after the 2026 NFL Draft and where local college players have signed.
Grading the Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft Class, from Thieneman to van den Berg
Here’s how we graded the Chicago Bears’ seven-man 2026 NFL Draft class, from Thieneman to van den Berg.
Chicago Bears select Keyshaun Elliott No. 166 overall: What it means for the team
The Chicago Bears' first two picks on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft have addressed the defensive side of the ball. Their fifth-round pick can add a high-character profile to the locker room, too.
Chicago Bears select Texas CB Malik Muhammad No. 124 overall: What it means for the Bears
The Chicago Bears are reminding us how badly they want speed with nearly every selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Their latest pick adds more speed to the defensive side of the ball.
Tracking the Chicago Bears selections on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft
Follow along here as we track the Bears' selections on the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Takeaways from Ryan Poles as the Chicago Bears finished Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft
Here are our takeaways from Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft as the Bears opted to select all offensive players in the evening.
Chicago Bears pick LSU WR Zavion Thomas No. 89 overall: What it means for the Bears
Losing receiver DJ Moore was a gut punch but the Bears have a gadget-type player in Thomas who can be an offensive spark.
Chicago Bears select Sam Roush in 2026 NFL Draft: What it means for the team
There was a wonder of how Ben Johnson would affect the 2026 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. With pick No. 69, that answer is clear. The Bears took tight end Sam Roush in the third round.
2026 NFL Draft: Complete list of player selections from Rounds 2 and 3
Follow along for live updates and player selections from Day 2 of the NFL Draft, where the Bears have three picks in the next two rounds.