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-area storm recovery: Trump approves emergency declaration for Indiana; more storms Sunday
Storm damage recovery efforts continued Saturday across the Chicago area, with more storms possible Sunday. A NIPSCO crew vehicle was hit by gunfire as they continue to restore power following deadly severe weather in northwest Indiana.
More storms possible this weekend amid power outages, cleanup after 6 tornadoes hit Chicago area
South suburban and northwest Indiana residents are cleaning up from storm damage and waiting for power to come back on Friday as more storms may be on the way.
Indiana National Guard deployed to help with NW Indiana storm recovery, more than 200K without power
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses across northwest Indiana are without power following severe storms this week. A Portage family is making a plea for help after storms destroy their home.
NW Indiana storms: Woman killed by roofing material in Gary; woman killed in Portage explosion ID'd
Northwest Indiana communities continued recovery efforts after severe storms caused widespread damage, prolonged power outages and delayed the start of school in some districts. Officials confirmed there were at least two storm-related deaths.
Cook Co. medical examiner ID's 11 of 56 bodies found at South Chicago funeral home
The medical examiner's office said they would handle the cremation of people found at the funeral home at no cost for all families who choose that option.
Chicago man accused of killing girlfriends roughly 1 year apart ordered held pending trial
A 21-year-old Chicago man was ordered held pending trial after being charged in two separate murders of female victims.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill into law allowing motorists to challenge car insurance rate hikes
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill into law allowing motorists to challenge auto insurance companies if they suddenly raise rates.
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.