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
Englewood marks opening of Chicago's first large-scale medical respite housing facility
Chicago's Englewood community marked a milestone Tuesday with the opening of the city's first large-scale medical respite transitional housing facility.
Gallagher Way hosts free tennis event before Wimbledon kicks off
People of all ages took to the courts at Gallagher Way to play tennis as a part of a free community event on Sunday.
What to know about security measures and more ahead of Chicago Pride Parade 2026
Pride celebrations across Chicago brought together LGBTQ+ community members and supporters this weekend, with neighborhood events and large gatherings emphasizing visibility, inclusion, and safety.
Chicago's Largest Playdate brings families together at Humboldt Park
June is officially the month to advocate and promote the well-being of children. To mark the occasion, the city once again hosted Chicago's Largest Playdate.
Woman dead, 4 seriously hurt after 2 boats collide on Lake Michigan downtown Chicago, officials say
One person died and at least four others were seriously injured when two boats collided on Lake Michigan near downtown Chicago.
Storms leave downed trees, power lines on Chicago's South Side, in NW Indiana
Many in the Chicago area were left to deal with more storm damage after Wednesday's round of severe weather.
Chicago youth urge city to invest in safe spaces as leaders examine causes of large teen gatherings
Local youth met with city leaders to talk about how to prevent Chicago teen takeovers.
Rough Lake Michigan conditions halt search for missing boy at Washington Beach Park in Michigan City
A day after a boy went underwater and did not resurface near Washington Park Beach, dangerous Lake Michigan conditions have forced divers to suspend their search.
Drive-by shooters fire into crowd, injuring at least 14 people in Princeton Park, Chicago police say
At least 13 people were shot and another person was also injured as a pair of drive-by shooters opened fire during a Juneteenth celebration on the city's South Side late Friday evening, Chicago police and neighbors said.
Chicago-area Juneteenth celebrations continue into weekend with dance, community events
Juneteenth celebrations across Chicago and surrounding communities on Saturday brought music, dance and multigenerational gatherings this weekend, with more events continuing through Sunday.