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
St. Jude Memorial March 2026 honors fallen Chicago police officers
Thousands of law enforcement officers walked through the streets of Chicago for the annual St. Jude Memorial March on Sunday.
Gas prices jump overnight across Chicago area
If you are heading out to get gas on Friday, you will have to pay a lot more than you did on Thursday.
Suspect in shooting that killed Officer Bartholomew ordered detained; funeral arrangements announced
The man accused of shooting two Chicago police officers, one fatally, was ordered held, pending trial Thursday.
Man charged in shooting death of Loyola student pleads not guilty, faces victim's parents in court
The parents of Sheridan Gorman faced their daughter's accused killer as he pled not guilty on Wednesday.
Gov. Pritzker says he wants Bears stadium deal done 'as fast as possible' as team meets with NFL
The Chicago Bears met virtually Wednesday with the NFL's Stadium Committee to discuss the team's two proposed stadium sites, according to ESPN sources.
Swedish Hospital shooting: Man faces judge who put him on electronic monitoring before cop's murder
Police sources told ABC7 that the suspect was likely searched at least three times but still managed to sneak a gun into the hospital.
Chicago police officer killed, another critically injured in shooting at Ravenswood Swedish Hospital
A suspect is in custody after two Chicago police officers were shot, one fatally, at a North Side hospital Saturday morning, CPD Supt. Larry Snelling confirmed.
Interim Dolton Fire Chief Quention Curtis pushes back on safety concern allegations: EXCLUSIVE
Interim Dolton Fire Chief Quention Curtis says allegations that he's putting firefighters and residents in harms way could not be further than the truth. He spoke exclusively with ABC7 Chicago about the bitter controversy.
Former VP Kamala Harris participates in Chicago's Power Rising Summit highlighting midterms
The national gathering, in its ninth year, started Friday with the intent of highlighting areas where women of color can fully realize their professional and economic wellbeing.
Chicago police searching for suspect in attempted sexual assault on CTA Blue Line on West Side
Chicago police are warning people on the West Side about an attempted sexual assault on a CTA Blue Line train.