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
Chicago Public Schools lays off 162 employees amid $700 million budget shortfall
Chicago Public Schools has laid off 162 employees as the district works to close a projected budget shortfall of more than $700 million for next year.
Mom with cystic fibrosis thrives after quadruple-organ transplant surgery in Chicago
The 36-year-old mother received a second chance at life after surgeons performed a first-of-its-kind quadruple-organ transplant.
Chicagoans flock to festivals, races and outdoor events during busy summer weekend
Warm summer weather drew crowds across Chicago on Saturday as residents and visitors packed festivals, races and outdoor celebrations throughout the city.
TPS for Haitians, Syrians extended as communities in Chicago continue to face uncertainty
TPS allows people fleeing natural disasters, war, or persecution to live and work legally in the United States.
US Attorney Andrew Boutros admonished by judge over handling of case involving Venezuelan gang
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros appeared before a federal judge Thursday morning. There are questions over the top prosecutors handling of a sealed case involving a Venezuelan gang.
City summer festivals: Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout kick off with food, entertainment
The Taste of Chicago opened in Grant Park while Windy City Smokeout returned outside the United Center for its 13th year, giving residents and visitors a choice between two of the city's biggest summertime events.
Woman, 66, shot in crossfire, critically injured while waiting for ride on South Side | Video
A 66-year-old woman was shot and critically wounded while waiting for a ride in Englewood Tuesday night, Chicago police said.
Chicago mayor's race expands as former cardiologist Lisa Nee enters contest
The Chicago mayor's race grew to nine declared candidates Tuesday as Dr. Lisa Nee, a former cardiologist and whistleblower, announced she is running for mayor.
Flood Warning for Chicago area as storms cause damage power outages; some July 4 fireworks postponed
Strong storms in the Chicago area have caused flooding and dangerous conditions this weekend. The Bishop Ford Freeway was flooded in both directions on the South Side all day, and a woman died when a tree fell in the west suburbs.
4 shot, 2 fatally, at Auburn Gresham gas station, Chicago police say
A shooting at a South Side gas station has left two people dead and two others wounded Thursday morning, Chicago police said.