Ryan Chiaverini
Formerly the sports anchor for ABC 7's top-rated weekend newscasts, Chiaverini auditioned for Windy City LIVE and 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. Ryan's quick wit, work ethic and reputation as someone you can't help but like, made him the perfect choice for ABC 7's new local show. Ryan's trademark "2-Minute Warning" segments, featuring entertainment and sports celebrities answering fun trivia questions, has become a Windy City LIVE favorite.
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, Barry Manilow, Patrick Kane, Kerry Woods and Joe Maddon.
Prior to Windy City LIVE, Chiaverini joined Chicago's Number One sports team as sports reporter/fill-in anchor in March, 2006 was promoted to sports anchor on the station's weekend newscasts.
Chiaverini's passion for sports runs deep in his bloodline. His father, Eddie, was a stand-out hockey player and was a 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 coaches football at UCLA.
Chiaverini attended college at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he majored in Broadcast/Journalism and played strong safety for the Buffalo 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
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: Sept. 1, 2023
The football season means another year of "Bearly Accurate," and Ryan gave everyone a preview.
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: Aug. 25, 2023
How much will Justin Fields play behind an already injured offensive line?
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: Aug. 11, 2023
Ryan and Dionne talked about Chicago Bears players fighting to keep their jobs on the team and Chase Claypool fighting with teammates for the second time in two weeks.
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Ryan Chiaverini: Aug. 4, 2023
Ryan goes went solo this week with Dionne on vacation, but he goes full-on Bears.
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: July 28, 2023
The Bears are back, and so are Ryan and Dionne.
Interim Northwestern football coach speaks out for 1st time publicly at Big 10 media day
David Braun was not the only one facing tough questions at the Big 10 media day Wednesday.
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Ryan Chiaverini and Dionne Miller: June 30, 2023
This week, Ryan and Dionne talked about the Blackhawks.
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Ryan Chiaverini and Dionne Miller: June 23, 2023
Dionne shared a very special day at Guaranteed Rate field and the Miracle League athletes.
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller and Ryan Chiaverini: June 16, 2023
Our intrepid anchors talked about the Bears as they finish Mini-Camp and now take a break until Training Camp begins on July 25.
ABC7 Sports Overtime with Ryan Chiaverini and Dionne Miller: June 2, 2023
Dionne and Ryan talk about White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks' return, the NBA finals, NASCAR coming to Chicago and a big win for Northwestern women's lacrosse.