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
Route 66 in Tulsa: Ryan Chiaverini interviews journalist, author, voice actor from 'Cars'
Michael Wallis not only voiced Sheriff in Disney/Pixar's "Cars" franchise, he wrote the book that inspired a new generation to explore Route 66.
A rusty truck and a concrete whale; Midwest roadside attractions on Route 66
Ryan drives Route 66 through Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma to find family road trip fun, including Mater from Cars and the Blue Whale of Catoosa.
Patrick Kane returning to Chicago Blackhawks, exciting fans
Patrick Kane is returning to the Chicago Blackhawks, the team announced Thursday.
Vintage Route 66: Ryan Chiaverini visits Missouri treasures Meramec Caverns and Wagon Wheel Motel
Ryan Chiaverini took a trip back in time discovering ancient caverns, a classic motel and the world's largest pickup truck on Route 66 in Missouri.
Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois and St. Louis: Chasing Midwest food innovations on the Mother Road
Ryan Chiaverini's Route 66 trek stopped in Springfield, Illinois at Cozy Dog Drive In and Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St Louis.
From Dwight to Pontiac to Atlanta: Ryan's Route 66 journey through central Illinois
Ryan Chiaverini visited a historic gas station, toured a classic car museum, found an original piece of Route 66 and stood before giants in central Illinois.
A new start and an old giant: Route 66 from Navy Pier to Wilmington
The year 2026 marks the centennial year for "the Mother Road," and ABC 7 Chicago is celebrating with a feature series, "Pier to Pier: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66."
Chicago Cubs beat White Sox 10-5 in 1st game of Crosstown Classic Series at Rate Field
White Sox and Cubs fans were in a great mood Friday for the start of the Crosstown Classic, and you could not have dialed up better weather, which is fitting because the sun has been shining on both ball clubs as of late.
NFL schedules: Chicago Bears to play Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, Green Bay Packers on Christmas
The Chicago Bears will play the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day and the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day in the 2026 NFL season.
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.