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
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
Chicago air quality expected to drop again as more wildfire smoke returns, impacting outdoor events
As Air Quality Alert remained in effect Saturday for the Chicago area due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, some outdoor events were impacted across the city. Even more smoke was expected to move in and linger on Sunday.
Chicago air quality improving amid Canadian wildfire smoke, alert extended into weekend
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for the Chicago area Friday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The alert was extended to be in effect through Saturday night.