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
Kylan Boswell, the sturdy presence: What we saw from Illinois basketball's road win over Northwestern
Here’s what we took away from the Illini’s win over Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday.
'I’m the head coach at Notre Dame': Marcus Freeman addresses NFL speculation
There are currently nine head coaching vacancies around the NFL. It seems like every single vacancy requires Marcus Freeman’s name to be mentioned. Freeman addressed the speculation Wednesday.
Notre Dame football: In first comments in weeks, Marcus Freeman debuts sharpened resolve for the Irish
Marcus Freeman spoke for over 40 minutes on Wednesday about the emotions the Notre Dame football program, and Freeman himself, has faced since getting left out of the College Football Playoff on Dec. 7.
A former NIU Huskie and 2 former Chicago Bears inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
Two former football stars with ties to the Chicago Bears and a former Northern Illinois legend have been given one of the highest honors for their collegiate careers.
NFC Divisional Round: Here the biggest challenges the Chicago Bears will face against the Los Angeles Rams
Here are the biggest challenges the Bears face as they begin preparations for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs.
How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams: TV, streaming, watch parties and deals
Here’s where Bears fans can watch the Rams matchup across Chicago, with watch parties, specials and playoff freebies.
How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams: NFC Divisional Round TV channel, live stream info, start time
Here's how to watch the Bears against the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional round of the NFC Playoffs.
Final Word: The Chicago Bears have equalized their rivalry with Green Bay
No matter what happens in the Divisional round or beyond, the 2025 Bears have dealt the Packers and their fans two of the most devastating losses in this decade and equalized the oldest rivalry in the NFL.
NFC Divisional Round: Bears will host NFC West foe, as 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl Champion Eagles
The matchups are set for the NFC Divisional Round. The Chicago Bears will host an NFC West team with a favorite to win the NFL's MVP award.
Takeaways from the Chicago Bears NFC Wild Card comeback win over the Green Bay Packers
Here are our takeaways from the Bears' NFC Wild Card comeback win over the Packers.