Ryan Chiaverini
As a former college athlete and astute reporter of Chicago's sports scene for many years, Ryan brings both a knowledgeable and fresh approach to sports.
He has developed a reputation for covering more than scores and highlights, often showcasing fun signature segments like the "2-Minute Warning," featuring celebrities answering sports trivia questions and "Bear-ly Accurate Predictions," a zany series of ways to predict whether or not the Chicago Bears will beat each week's competition.
Ryan's first stint with Chicago's No. 1 sports team was in March 2006, when he joined ABC7 as a sports reporter/fill-in anchor and was quickly promoted to sports anchor on ABC 7's top-rated weekend newscasts.
From 2011 to 2021, Ryan hosted the popular entertainment show, Windy City Live. He was chosen for the top co-host job from a field of several hundred candidates. His charm and ease as an interviewer were first noticed when he hosted ABC 7's Bears' pre-game show, THE CHICAGO HUDDLE during his time as weekend sports anchor.
Chiaverini has interviewed some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports and music including Will Ferrell, Jimmy Kimmel, Jane Lynch, Bonnie Hunt, Mike Tyson, Chance the Rapper, Patrick Kane, Michael Jordan, Ernie Banks, Al Pacino, Kevin Hart, Halle Berry and The Rock.
Chiaverini's passion for sports runs deep in his bloodline. His father, Eddie, was a stand-out hockey player and a former member of the Sr. Los Angeles Kings. His uncle, Tony Chiaverini, fought Sugar Ray Leonard in a nationally televised super welter weight bout at Caesars Palace in 1979. Ryan's younger twin brother (by eight minutes) went on to play professional football in the NFL for the Browns, Cowboys and Falcons and now is a head coach at Northeastern State University in Oklahoma.
Chiaverini attended college at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he majored in Broadcast/Journalism and played strong safety for the Buffaloes football team. One of Ryan's fondest memories is being able to play football with his twin in both high school and college.
A native of Corona, California, Chiaverini's hobbies include playing hockey and guitar.
Ryan's Stories
Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael to be inducted to Pro Football Hall of Fame amid ALS battle
Chicago Bears legends Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who has been battling ALS, was announced as part of the latest class of inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Thursday.
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: Jan. 19, 2024
Ryan and Dionne discuss what's next for the Bears in their search for an offensive coordinator and how they should handle the NFL Draft, in this week's "Overtime."
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: Jan. 12, 2024
Ryan and Dionne reflect on the Bears' season and the best of Bear-ly Accurate Predictions in this week's "Overtime."
Bear-ly Accurate Prediction: Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons
Former Bear, Rashied Davis, joins Ryan for a game of Jenga to help predict the winner of this week's Bears vs. Falcons game!
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: Dec. 8, 2023
Ryan and Dionne discuss the Bears' upcoming game this weekend against the Detroit Lions on this week's "Overtime."
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: Nov. 17, 2023
Ryan and Dionne discuss the Bears' upcoming game this weekend in Detroit against the Lions on this week's "Overtime."
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: Nov. 10, 2023
Ryan and Dionne discussed the Chicago Bears picking up a win over the Carolina Panthers, and some shakeups with the Cubs and White Sox.
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: Oct. 27, 2023
Ryan and Dionne discussed the Chicago Bears and Tyson Bagent's second start. Can the Bears win two games in a row?
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: Oct. 20, 2023
Ryan and Dionne discussed the Bears and the first start of rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent. Will his start reveal a lot about this coaching staff or just raise more questions?
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: Oct. 13, 2023
Ryan and Dionne discussed Connor Bedard's Blackhawks debut and if the Bears can continue their momentum this week after getting their first win of the season.