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
Bear-ly Accurate Predictions: Week 12 Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Chicago Bears face off against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday and Windy City Pro Wrestlers, Redus and Traxx, help Ryan predict the winner!
Bear-ly Accurate Predictions: Week 11 Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
Matt Butkus, the son of legendary Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus, gets his hands dirty to help Ryan Chiaverini with this week's Bear-ly Accurate Prediction!
Chicago Bears fire OC Shane Waldron
The Chicago Bears have fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, the team announced Tuesday
2 Chicago-area HS teachers honored with CMA Foundation's Music Teacher of Excellence award
Two high school teachers from the Chicago area were honored Tuesday night with the CMA Foundation's Music Teacher of Excellence award.
Little League World Series: Hinsdale team falls short against Hawaii, will play again on Sunday
A Hinsdale team was shut out in their first game at the Little League World Series on Friday, but it isn't over yet!
Chicago White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol; Grady Sizemore named interim replacement
The Chicago White Sox have fired manager Pedro Grifol.
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!