Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Author
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Ryan Chiaverini Biography
Ryan Chiaverini is an American working in the field of journalism as the lead sports news anchor for WLS ABC 7’s newscasts at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. Before joining the station in 2006, he worked at KUSA in Denver, Colorado, as a sports reporter.
Ryan Chiaverini Height
Chiaverini stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Ryan Chiaverini Age
Chiaverini is 28 years old. He was born on October 12, 1997, in Southern California, United States. He annually celebrates his birthday on October 12th.
Personal Life
Ryan Chiaverini Relatives and Family
Chiaverini was born to Edna Avery and Eddie Chiaverini in Corona, California. Eddie, his father, is a professional guitarist and singer who performed with The Lively Ones. The band’s most popular song, “Surf Rider,” is featured in the 1994 film “Pulp Fiction,” which earned the band a platinum album. Edna, his mother, passed away in 2019 because of cancer. Following his mother’s death, he released “This Is Country” with a link for donations to cancer research.
Chiaverini has four half-brothers: Michael, Donny, Vincent, and the late Zach. Also, he is the twin of Darrin Chiaverini, a former NFL receiver. Darrin is currently a football coach at Northeastern State University in Oklahoma. Before that, Darrin played professional football in the NFL for the Browns, Cowboys, and Falcons. Chiaverini is 8 minutes older than Darrin.
Zach, his younger brother, committed suicide at the age of 20 in January 2009. On January 14, 2024, he wrote about Zach on his Facebook account, captioning, “Today marks 15 years since my little brother Zach took his own life at the age of 20….” In that post, he shared that Zach was not depressed, didn’t drink, smoke, or do drugs, raising awareness about mental health. He wrote and recorded a song called “Chicago” to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in honor of Zach. He continues his work for suicide awareness and cancer research, speaking at the yearly Out of the Darkness Walk and emceeing cancer fundraising events.
Chiaverini’s interest in sports runs in his bloodline. His father, Eddie, was a member of the Sr. Los Angeles Ki and a stand-out hockey player. His uncle, Tony, went toe-to-toe with Sugar Ray Leonard in a nationally broadcast super welterweight clash at Caesars Palace in 1979.
Ryan Chiaverini Spouse and Children
Chiaverini manages to keep his marital and relationship status private; thus, it’s unknown if he is in any relationship. During his free time, he enjoys playing hockey and guitar.
Is Ryan Chiaverini Gay?
Information regarding whether or not Chiaverini is gay, i.e., sexually/romantically attracted to men, is unknown, as he manages to keep his relationship status private. He has been a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and has hosted Chicago Pride Parade broadcasts.
Ryan Chiaverini Education
Chiaverini received his diploma from Corona High School before enrolling at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1997. In 2000, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism. While on campus, he played football with his twin, earning a full athletic scholarship.
Professional Life
Ryan Chiaverini Career
Chiaverini works as lead sports news anchor for WLS ABC 7’s newscasts at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. In this capacity, he brings a knowledgeable and fresh perspective to sports as a former college athlete and reporter of Chicago’s sports scene for many years. He was promoted to that role in November 2023. When he joined the station, he worked as a fill-in anchor and sports reporter. Later, he was promoted to sports anchor of ABC7’s weekend newscast.
Aside from sports, Chiaverini hosted “2-Minute Warning,” a segment that hosts celebrities and engages them in sports trivia. In addition, he hosted the “Bear-ly Accurate Predictions,” a series of quirky methods to predict if the Chicago Bears will topple each week’s rival.
Chiaverini hosted the renowned entertainment show Windy City Live from 2011 to 2021. He was chosen among multiple candidates due to his charm, seen when he hosted ABC7’s Bears pregame show, The Chicago Huddle, while he was a weekend sports anchor.
Throughout Chiaverini’s career, he has interviewed some renowned people in the entertainment, sports, and music fields. For instance, he interviewed Michael Jordan, Ernie Banks, Al Pacino, Kevin Hart, Halle Berry, The Rock, Jane Lynch, Bonnie Hunt, Mike Tyson, Chance the Rapper, Jimmy Kimmel, Patrick Kane, and Will Ferrell.
Before joining WLS ABC 7, Chiaverini worked at KUSA in Denver, Colorado, as a sports reporter. While in Denver, he spent four seasons broadcasting the Denver Broncos. Also, he filled in as a host for the Mike Shanahan Show and John Elway’s Crush Zone. He worked as a weekend anchor at KTVQ in Billings before moving to Denver. He kick-started his career as a weekend sports anchor at KFBB in Great Falls, Montana.
Aside from Chiaverini’s broadcasting career, Chiaverini he has taken up acting roles. For instance, he played the role of a lawyer in the movie “Switched Before Birth,” which aired on Lifetime TV. He also played small roles in Showtime’s Shameless, ABC’s General Hospital, as well as various TV series and indie films
Awards
Throughout Chiaverini’s career, he has won multiple awards as a journalist, such as the Midwest regional Emmy Program Host/Moderator Award, which he shared in 2013 and won alone in 2017. In 2017, he co-won an Emmy Interview/Discussion Programming Award for Windy City Live’s violence special. Moreover, he won a Midwest Emmy for his special coverage as part of ABC’s Countdown Chicago New Year’s Eve broadcast between 2020 and 2023.
Ryan Chiaverini Net Worth
Chiaverini has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Ryan Chiaverini Salary
Chiaverini receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which he earns working as the lead sports anchor for ABC 7.
Ryan Chiaverini Social Media
Chiaverini has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 33K on Facebook, over 94.1K on Instagram, and over 14.1K on X.
