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
Flood Warning for Chicago area as storms cause damage power outages; some July 4 fireworks postponed
Strong storms in the Chicago area have caused flooding and dangerous conditions this weekend. The Bishop Ford Freeway was flooded in both directions on the South Side all day, and a woman died when a tree fell in the west suburbs.
4 shot, 2 fatally, at Auburn Gresham gas station, Chicago police say
A shooting at a South Side gas station has left two people dead and two others wounded Thursday morning, Chicago police said.
Chicago, Cook County minimum wage increases take effect Wednesday
Wednesday is the start of July and with that comes new laws that go into effect.
Englewood marks opening of Chicago's first large-scale medical respite housing facility
Chicago's Englewood community marked a milestone Tuesday with the opening of the city's first large-scale medical respite transitional housing facility.
Gallagher Way hosts free tennis event before Wimbledon kicks off
People of all ages took to the courts at Gallagher Way to play tennis as a part of a free community event on Sunday.
What to know about security measures and more ahead of Chicago Pride Parade 2026
Pride celebrations across Chicago brought together LGBTQ+ community members and supporters this weekend, with neighborhood events and large gatherings emphasizing visibility, inclusion, and safety.
Chicago's Largest Playdate brings families together at Humboldt Park
June is officially the month to advocate and promote the well-being of children. To mark the occasion, the city once again hosted Chicago's Largest Playdate.
Woman dead, 4 seriously hurt after 2 boats collide on Lake Michigan downtown Chicago, officials say
One person died and at least four others were seriously injured when two boats collided on Lake Michigan near downtown Chicago.
Storms leave downed trees, power lines on Chicago's South Side, in NW Indiana
Many in the Chicago area were left to deal with more storm damage after Wednesday's round of severe weather.
Chicago youth urge city to invest in safe spaces as leaders examine causes of large teen gatherings
Local youth met with city leaders to talk about how to prevent Chicago teen takeovers.