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
CHA teams up with Daisie Foundation to pamper moms ahead of Mother's Day
Dozens of moms who live in CHA housing were treated to a day of pampering by the Chicago Housing Authority and Daisie Foundation.
Armed thieves rob Irish Nobleman Pub and its patrons in West Town in less than 1 minute: VIDEO
Security cameras captured a crew of armed thieves robbing a Chicago pub and its patrons. They were in and out in less than a minute.
6-year-old girl, two drivers killed in Ford Heights crash ID'd, authorities say
Three people died, including a young girl and her mother, after a crash involving multiple vehicles Wednesday evening in the south suburbs. Another girl was injured in the crash.
10-year-old boy dies after medical emergency in foster care in Porter County, Indiana
Northwest Indiana police say a 10-year-old boy in foster care in Porter County died after being hospitalized for a medical emergency last week.
Officials threaten disciplinary action amid U of C pro-Palestinian encampment; DePaul protest begins
Anti-war protests have spread to the University of Chicago in Hyde Park and DePaul University in Lincoln Park.
$100K in rewards offered for information leading to Xavier Tate, Jr., accused killer of Ofc. Huesca
A manhunt continued Saturday as rewards totaling $100,000 are now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of accused cop killer Xavier Tate, Jr. for the slaying of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca.
Chicago police investigate string of armed robberies downtown; 66-year-old woman dragged onto street
Chicago police are investigating a rash of armed robberies early Thursday morning, with robbers dragging a 66-year-old woman onto the street in one of the incidents.
Thieves crash into businesses while workers inside in West Town | VIDEO
Surveillance video shows the beginning of Wednesday's early morning crime spree.
Chicago announces $5M assistance fund for students with disabilities; application opens for families
Thousands of families will receive help thanks to the Diverse Learners Recovery Fund for students with disabilities.
3 men shot, 2 killed in South Chicago shooting, Chicago police say
Three men were shot, two fatally in an early Saturday morning shooting in South Chicago, CPD said.