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
Courtney Vandersloot set to make 2026 debut for Chicago Sky on Friday
A Chicago Sky icon is set to make her 2026 debut after recovering from an ACL injury that marred her return to the franchise.
Chicago Bears picked to be featured in Hallmark Christmas movie
The pride and joy of Illinois will take to the silver screen in partnership with Hallmark in the third installment of Hallmark's Holiday Touchdown movie franchise.
A cornerstone and spots to fill: Where the Chicago Bulls stand after the 2026 NBA Draft
The Bulls started Wednesday with two second-round picks. They ended the day without having made any selections. Here's where the Bulls stand after the 2026 NBA Draft, and what's next.
2026 NBA Draft: Northwestern star Nick Martinelli heads to Los Angeles
Northwestern basketball has now had a player selected in consecutive NBA Drafts. Nick Martinelli was selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Why the Bowen Byram trade fits a need for the Blackhawks, but creates pressure
Outside noise aside, the Blackhawks’ trade for Bowen Byram fills a need. There’s more than one way to look at this trade outside of how it doesn't land a top-six forward in Chicago.
Chicago Bears announce open practices for 2026 training camp
Want to see the Chicago Bears get ready for the 2026 NFL season? The team announced the dates where fans can visit the team practicing at Halas Hall.
Grading the Chicago Bulls after the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft
Here’s how we graded the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, from the selections of Wilson and Swain as well as the night Bryson Graham had.
Chicago Bulls select Dailyn Swain No. 15 in 2026 NBA Draft: What it means for the team
The Bulls have drafted Texas wing Dailyn Swain with the 15th overall pick in the draft, adding to a roster that now has some young size.
Chicago Blackhawks trade No. 4 overall pick and more to Buffalo for Bowen Byram
Kyle Davidson said he'd entertain talks for the No. 4 overall pick in the NHL Draft. Those talks materialized into a move that sent the pick for an established NHL player. Here's what it means for the Blackhawks.
Chicago Bulls select North Carolina star No. 4 overall in 2026 NBA Draft: What it means
The selection that plenty thought the Bulls were going to make at No. 4 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft has finally been written in ink. Caleb Wilson is a Chicago Bull.