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
March Madness: Illinois falls to UConn in Final Four, ending Illini team's longest run in 21 years
Illinois was knocked out of the NCAA men's basketball March Madness tournament Saturday, ending the Fighting Illini team's longest run in 21 years. Fans had showed up big in Indianapolis and Champaign.
March Madness: Illinois team, fans making final preparations for Final Four game in Indianapolis
As the team practiced Friday, the Fighting Illini Hoops Band was settling into their home for Saturday night. Orange and Blue filled the stands to take in the experience.
Chicago Auto Show 2026 at McCormick Place, Feb. 7-16: Hours, ticket prices and more
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, released the dates and plans for the 2026 event, which is being held Feb. 7-16 at McCormick Place.
ABC7 Presents Chicago Auto Show 2026
The 2026 Chicago Auto Show returns to McCormick Place and runs through February 17. ABC7's Ryan Chiaverini, Ravi Baichwal, Tracy Butler and Diane Pathieu checked out the latest cars, trucks, SUVs and more the show has to offer.
Preview event for Chicago Auto Show First Look for Charity set for Wednesday
There is a preview Wednesday of the food that will be featured at the Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity next month.
Bears take down Packers in another thrilling comeback victory, advance to next round of playoffs
The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 Saturday night in a rare matchup for the NFL playoffs, with yet another thrilling comeback victory.
Bears mascot Staley, Monster Squad hype up fans across Chicago ahead of Packers playoff matchup
A Bears-Packers playoff game is certainly memorable. It's only the third time in history the oldest rivals in the NFL have faced each other in the post-season. The Packers won the last time in 2011 and the Bears won the first in 1941.
ABC7 Chicago Junior Sportscaster Contest
Do you dream of calling the next big play? Think you've got the voice and the energy of a real sportscaster? Then get ready for the ABC7 Chicago Junior Sportscaster Contest!
Cubs defeat Padres in NL Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers
The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres Thursday at Wrigley Field in a make-or-break game in the National League Wild Card Series. The Cubs will now go on to face the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Cubs fall to San Diego Padres in game 2 of National League Wild Card Series
The Chicago Cubs lost to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday in game two of National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field. Game three will be broadcast Thursday on ESPN.