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
City of Markham sues park district executive director over prom photo helicopter landing | Video
There is backlash over a helicopter landing used for prom pictures in the south suburbs.
Boy killed, 2 others injured in shooting at post-prom party at NW Indiana home, officials say
Police are investigating a shooting that killed a boy and injured two other young people Saturday night during an apparent post-prom party at a rental home in Northwest Indiana.
Weekend events held across Chicago area ahead of Mother's Day, including Purpose Over Pain brunch
Several events were held Saturday in the city and the suburbs to acknowledge moms and all they do ahead of Mother's Day. It's not just families honoring their moms. Mothers are uniting to support each other.
Chicago students rally to promote violence prevention
A group of graduating elementary and high school students came together Friday for a rally and march to promote violence-free streets and celebrate those who stayed away from crime.
19-year-old student charged in Arlington Heights school resource officer gun theft ordered detained
A 19-year-old student who is charged in an Arlington Heights school resource officer gun theft appeared in court and was ordered to remain held in custody.
Chicago Catholic school students mark 1-year anniversary of Pope Leo's papacy with food drive
This Friday marks the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's papacy.
St. Jude Memorial March 2026 honors fallen Chicago police officers
Thousands of law enforcement officers walked through the streets of Chicago for the annual St. Jude Memorial March on Sunday.
Gas prices jump overnight across Chicago area
If you are heading out to get gas on Friday, you will have to pay a lot more than you did on Thursday.
Suspect in shooting that killed Officer Bartholomew ordered detained; funeral arrangements announced
The man accused of shooting two Chicago police officers, one fatally, was ordered held, pending trial Thursday.
Man charged in shooting death of Loyola student pleads not guilty, faces victim's parents in court
The parents of Sheridan Gorman faced their daughter's accused killer as he pled not guilty on Wednesday.