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
Work begins to restore 4th of 9 Tiffany stained-glass windows at South Loop church
For more than a century, the stained-glass windows inside Second Presbyterian Church in the South Loop have shined, but, over time, their brilliance has faded.
Man with gunshot wound found dead inside burning East Hyde Park home, Chicago police say
A man with a gunshot wound was found dead inside a burning home on the city's South Side on Saturday morning, Chicago police said. The family identified the victim to ABC7 as a 47-year-old father.
Police shoot, kill suspect in battery of Geneva police officer after chase ends in Aurora: Officials
A man was shot and killed by suburban police after a chase in Aurora on Wednesday, officials said. The suspect had allegedly seriously injured a Geneva police officer with his car.
Alleged Chicago serial killer remains in custody after detention hearing on murder charges delayed
An alleged serial killer, charged in connection with a total of six Southwest Side murders in 2020, remains in custody after his latest detention hearing on a new set of murder charges was delayed Tuesday
Severe storms leave damage behind in suburbs, NW Indiana; 4 tornadoes confirmed across Chicago area
The National Weather Service confirmed at least four tornadoes formed across the Chicago area overnight, including an EF-1 tornado in Cedar Lake, Indiana. High winds ripped off the roof of a 100-year-old church in Elgin.
Chicago Food Justice Summit hoping to bring change amid federal funding cuts
Due to recent cuts in federal funding, organizers are hoping those in attendance will become advocates for change.
Illinois state senators propose road usage charge in effort to boost dwindling funds for roadwork
There's a proposal in Springfield that could eventually lead to a different way to pay for roadwork in Illinois.
Man injured in shootout outside O'Hare Airport terminal, window damaged, Chicago police say
A man was wounded in a shooting after several people got into a fight outside a terminal at O'Hare airport. According to a police report obtained by the ABC7 I-Team, evidence techs counted at least 57 bullet casings.
Man dismembered, fatally shot in burning Lawndale home: Sources; CPD investigating arson, homicide
Chicago police are investigating a West Side house fire as a homicide and possible arson after a man was found dead inside with multiple gunshot wounds, and his arms and one of his legs were severed, sources told ABC7.
Chuck's Gun Shop in Riverdale, site of many anti-violence protests, closes its doors
After nearly 60 years in business, Chuck's Gun Shop and Pistol Range in Riverdale is closed.