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
Chicago Bears Stadium Timeline: How we got here, from the lakefront to Hammond, Indiana
The Bears announced plans to move foward with Hammond, Indiana, as the city where the team will build a new stadium. Here's how we got here, from the beginning in 2021.
Chicago Bears announce intentions to build stadium in Hammond, Indiana
The Chicago Bears plan to move forward with building their new stadium out of state.
Chicago Cubs officially reinstate a starting pitcher for their ailing roation
Earlier this week, Cubs manager Craig Counsell was hopeful the team would get some reinforcements back for its starting rotation. On Friday, the team will get one injured starter back in the rotation.
Chicago Bears sign 2 top 2026 NFL Draft picks: Only 1 remains unsigned
The Chicago Bears have inked their top two 2026 NFL Draft selections. Now, they're just waiting on one more.
What a 'new normal' means for Bears WR Rome Odunze and his healed foot
Rome Odunze's new normal is a scary thought, but it's not a career-defining injury. However, it has changed enough that Odunze needs to adjust the way he plays where he can be the most effective.
What we learned from Chicago Bears open OTA practice on June 3
Here's what we learned from the second open practice of OTAs, where the team stressed player availability and Rome Odunze talked his "new normal."
'Sign mine': Chicago Bears react to Caleb Williams being the next Madden cover athlete
The Bears reveled in their teammate and franchise quarterback being named the next Madden cover athlete. It wasn't just the pride in being his teammate. It's the thought of what's to come in Year 3.
Reinforcements are coming: 3 observations as the Chicago Cubs move into June
Reinforcements are coming soon. Here are three observations on the Chicago Cubs as they move from May to June.
What Illinois football learned from a visit with Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson
Bret Bielema has delivered Illinois football 19 wins in the past two seasons. He got a chance to observe Bears coach Ben Johnson in OTAs in May, and reflected on that experience.
Chicago Bulls are casting a wide net to find a head coach: Who are some candidates?
Here are reported candidates for the Bulls' head coaching job, which has cast a wide net so far in terms of experiences.