Evelyn Holmes
Holmes has worked in Chicago broadcasting for the past 13 years. She started at CLTV as a traffic reporter in June 1996, and while there served as a weathercaster, worked as a general assignment reporter, and fill-in news anchor, as well as a weekend news anchor.
Before moving to television, Holmes was a part of both the Bob Collins and the Spike O'Dell shows on WGN Radio. Recently, she has served as a fill-in show host on WVON-AM Radio.
Holmes is a Chicago native and a graduate of Northwestern University. She is a member of the Chicago Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Black Journalists.
Holmes is involved in numerous charitable and community projects.
Evelyn's Stories
Family seeks answers after 67-year-old security guard killed in police-involved shooting in Gary
Family members of a 67-year-old security guard fatally shot by police at a northwest Indiana transit station are demanding answers about the circumstances that led to the shooting.
NW Indiana residents turn to newly opened FEMA center as some report denied insurance claims
Many residents are still reeling from the damage the Aug. 11 storms left behind, and they are struggling to file insurance claims. A FEMA disaster center is helping residents navigate the process of potentially receiving financial assistance.
Passenger speaks out after 4th plane blows tires at O'Hare airport this month
Aviation experts are weighing in after a fourth plane had its tires blown at Chicago's O'Hare airport this month.
Father Michael Pfleger returns to St. Sabina after Archdiocese finds accusations unfounded
The congregation of St. Sabina Church gathered to welcome back Father Michael Pfleger, who spoke after being removed by the Archdiocese of Chicago over an abuse allegation that church officials later determined was unfounded.
Power restored for most NW Indiana residents after 2 weeks in dark; more storms possible Wednesday
NIPSCO has restored power for nearly all northwest Indiana customers on Tuesday, two weeks after storms tore through the area. More storms are possible Wednesday.
Supertri Chicago Kids Triathlon draws hundreds of young athletes to Foster Beach | See road closures
Events for Supertri Chicago, formerly known as the Chicago Triathlon, kicked off Saturday on the lakefront.
Class-action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO as storm power outages continue in NW Indiana
A class-action lawsuit against NIPSCO claims the utility company inadequately performed vegetation management in and around power lines, and that fallen trees led to power outages that impacted people's lives in northwest Indiana.
Northwest Indiana residents grow frustrated as power outages stretch beyond a week after storms
Frustration is mounting across northwest Indiana for residents who remain without electricity more than a week after severe storms. Power lines were down in Schererville on Thursday, causing even power outages in the region.
7 teenagers shot, 1 fatally, in separate shootings across Chicago, police say
At least seven teenagers were shot Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning across Chicago, police said. A teen boy was killed in one of the shootings.
NW Indiana power outages expected until next Tuesday, 2 weeks after 8 tornadoes hit Chicago area
NIPSCO now estimates customers in Munster and Highland will not have electricity until next Tuesday, two weeks after the storms.