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 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.
Chicago, Cook County minimum wage increases take effect Wednesday
Wednesday is the start of July and with that comes new laws that go into effect.
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.