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 police investigate string of armed robberies downtown; 66-year-old woman dragged onto street
Chicago police are investigating a rash of armed robberies early Thursday morning, with robbers dragging a 66-year-old woman onto the street in one of the incidents.
Thieves crash into businesses while workers inside in West Town | VIDEO
Surveillance video shows the beginning of Wednesday's early morning crime spree.
Chicago announces $5M assistance fund for students with disabilities; application opens for families
Thousands of families will receive help thanks to the Diverse Learners Recovery Fund for students with disabilities.
3 men shot, 2 killed in South Chicago shooting, Chicago police say
Three men were shot, two fatally in an early Saturday morning shooting in South Chicago, CPD said.
Illinois Holocaust Museum celebrates 15th anniversary in current Skokie location
"Remember the past, transform the future" is still a pledge at the Illinoi Holocaust Museum, which celebrated its 15th anniversary in Skokie Friday.
Fire destroys new North Side restaurant 1 day before grand opening
Lunchbox is a food truck, known for its Asian dishes. Its owners were about to open a permanent location before a fire swept through.
Chicago Sky excitement, draft pick salaries renew conversations about WNBA revenue, pay disparity
Ticket prices for an upcoming game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever, who signed Caitlin Clark from the University of Iowa, have more than tripled in cost.
15-year-old student critically injured in hit-and-run while leaving Fenger High School, police say
Relatives of a badly-injured Fenger High School student want the driver who hit the 15-year-old and then drove away to turn himself in.
Chicago small-business incubator opens in Englewood to help young entrepreneurs thrive
Co-llab is a program on the city's South Side designed to help young men of color succeed. It was launched by a Chicago mentoring group started by a former NFL player and high school teacher.
Floyd Durr, convicted in 1998 rape, murder of 11-year-old Chicago girl, Ryan Harris, dies in prison
The man convicted of raping and killing 11-year-old Ryan Harris in 1998 in Chicago has died in prison.