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
Heavy rain across Chicago area causes flooding for roads, homes, businesses
Despite a wet and muddy start that delayed Lollapalooza for hours, the festival ended on a much drier note while other parts of the Chicago area were left flooded Saturday.
Chicago Board of Education votes to approve amended CPS budget with $150M additional state funding
The Chicago Board of Education voted Thursday to approve an amended Chicago Public Schools budget with an additional $150 million in funding from the state of Illinois. However, that funding has not been secured.
4 tornadoes confirmed in south, west suburbs as residents clean up extensive damage across area
At least four tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Monday, the National Weather Service confirmed.
7 Save A Lot stores on South, West Sides expected to close Saturday with no apparent deal
It appears no deal has been reached to keep Chicago's seven Save A Lot stores open, which means they will close Saturday.
Obama greets WNBA players as fans get excited for All-Star Game in Chicago
The WNBA's best and brightest are in Chicago for the All-Star Game.
2 children among 4 injured after IN police chase ends in crash in Chicago, police source says
Several people were injured after a police chase from Indiana ended in a crash in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood, Chicago police said.
Commission to release report into sexual harassment allegations against former Rep. Harry Benton
The Illinois Ethics Commission voted to release a report into the sexual harassment allegations against former state Rep. Harry Benton.
Man charged in Albany Park standoff that left CPD officer wounded detained pending trial
A man was charged in connection with a standoff that left a Chicago police officer wounded, police said Wednesday.
2 Illinois State Police troopers injured in Cicero crash
Two Illinois state troopers were hurt in a rollover crash in Cicero Tuesday night, ISP said.
Highland Park police continue search for 2 persons of interest after shooting critically injures man
Highland Park police are asking for the public's help as they search for two persons of interest authorities would like to talk to about a shooting Monday night