Evelyn Holmes - ABC 7 Chicago
Evelyn Holmes is a general assignment reporter for ABC 7 News, the top-rated news station in Chicago. She joined the station in May 2003 from Chicagoland Television News (CLTV), where she served as a weekday morning news anchor.

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
Chicago air quality expected to drop again as more wildfire smoke returns, impacting outdoor events
As Air Quality Alert remained in effect Saturday for the Chicago area due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, some outdoor events were impacted across the city. Even more smoke was expected to move in and linger on Sunday.
Chicago air quality improving amid Canadian wildfire smoke, alert extended into weekend
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for the Chicago area Friday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The alert was extended to be in effect through Saturday night.
Chicago ranks as worst air quality for major cities worldwide, wildfire smoke impacts outdoor events
Data shows Chicago was ranked as having the worst air quality levels for major cities worldwide on Thursday as the alert for hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke impacted many outdoor events in the area.
Chicago weather: High temperatures, Air Quality Alert for area as wildfire smoke approaches
The Chicago area is in for another day of heat, humidity and poor air quality Wednesday.
Chicago Public Schools lays off 162 employees amid $700 million budget shortfall
Chicago Public Schools has laid off 162 employees as the district works to close a projected budget shortfall of more than $700 million for next year.
Mom with cystic fibrosis thrives after quadruple-organ transplant surgery in Chicago
The 36-year-old mother received a second chance at life after surgeons performed a first-of-its-kind quadruple-organ transplant.
Chicagoans flock to festivals, races and outdoor events during busy summer weekend
Warm summer weather drew crowds across Chicago on Saturday as residents and visitors packed festivals, races and outdoor celebrations throughout the city.
TPS for Haitians, Syrians extended as communities in Chicago continue to face uncertainty
TPS allows people fleeing natural disasters, war, or persecution to live and work legally in the United States.
US Attorney Andrew Boutros admonished by judge over handling of case involving Venezuelan gang
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros appeared before a federal judge Thursday morning. There are questions over the top prosecutors handling of a sealed case involving a Venezuelan gang.
City summer festivals: Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout kick off with food, entertainment
The Taste of Chicago opened in Grant Park while Windy City Smokeout returned outside the United Center for its 13th year, giving residents and visitors a choice between two of the city's biggest summertime events.