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
Interim Dolton Fire Chief Quention Curtis pushes back on safety concern allegations: EXCLUSIVE
Interim Dolton Fire Chief Quention Curtis says allegations that he's putting firefighters and residents in harms way could not be further than the truth. He spoke exclusively with ABC7 Chicago about the bitter controversy.
Former VP Kamala Harris participates in Chicago's Power Rising Summit highlighting midterms
The national gathering, in its ninth year, started Friday with the intent of highlighting areas where women of color can fully realize their professional and economic wellbeing.
Chicago police searching for suspect in attempted sexual assault on CTA Blue Line on West Side
Chicago police are warning people on the West Side about an attempted sexual assault on a CTA Blue Line train.
3 people killed in shooting near businesses in West Garfield Park ID'd, 1 critically injured
Officials have identified three people who were killed in a quadruple shooting near multiple West Side businesses Friday afternoon.
Chicago weather: Rounds of rainfall add to river flooding concerns in Lake County, Illinois
Lake County, Illinois officials are monitoring possible flooding along the Des Plaines River, Fox River and Chain O'Lakes following multiple rounds of heavy rainfall. Sandbags are being offered to residents.
Chicago weather: Strong storms, possible tornadoes leave damage across area
After a foggy start Friday, severe storms were in the forecast for Friday evening across the Chicago area.
4 arrested after stolen car crashes into cafe amid police chase, CPD says
Security video shows the moment a car careened into City News Cafe on Chicago's Northwest Side Thursday morning.
Heavy rainfall has residents near Des Plaines River preparing for flooding; more storms expected
People in Des Plaines are preparing for flooding as heavy rains this week have the Des Plaines River levels rising.
Hundreds run Chicago Lakefront 10 miler and 5K on Sunday
Hundreds of people ran through some North Side neighborhoods on Sunday for the Chicago Lakefront 10 miler and 5K.
3 shot, 1 critically hurt in Irving Park shooting, Chicago police say
Chicago police are investigating a triple shooting on the city's Northwest Side early Sunday.