Cate Cauguiran
As a member of the ABC 7 Eyewitness News Team, Cauguiran has covered important local stories including the tragic death of Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer, the arrest of a Northwestern professor wanted in the death of a Chicago man and a firefighter who died while in-the-line-of duty.
Prior to joining ABC 7, Cauguiran worked as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor at KPIX-TV, the CBS station in San Francisco. During her tenure in San Francisco, she was awarded multiple Emmys for her reporting on the deadly warehouse fire in Oakland, and for her coverage during Super Bowl 50. Before joining KPIX-TV, Cauguiran was a morning anchor in Medford, Oregon, where she also worked as a reporter and producer.
She is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she double majored in journalism and international relations, and got her master's degree in communication management.
Cauguiran grew up in a military family on Marine Corps and Naval bases in Japan. Her father is a retired senior chief in the Navy.
Cauguiran currently volunteers her time with the Filipino American National Historical Society and Philippine American Cultural Foundation.
Her honors include multiple Emmy awards and received the Golden Legacy Award for her Outstanding Achievements in Journalism.
Cauguiran is married.
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Cate's Stories
Hundreds gather for visitation for fallen Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew
Friends, family and first responders gathered Thursday at a visitation to remember a Chicago police officer killed in a North Side hospital shooting.
Children among 8 injured in Des Plaines condo building fire, officials say
Eight people, including four children, were hospitalized after a large condo building fire in Des Plaines Wednesday, fire officials said.
2 motorcyclists fire on car, killing woman, seriously injuring 2 teens in Back of the Yards: CPD
More than 10 gunshots can be heard on one neighbor's surveillance video.
Strong storms bring gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain to parts of Chicago area
Strong storms moved through the Chicago area on Monday afternoon and evening.
Chicago couple trying to get deposit back for wedding venue after West Town brewery closes suddenly
A Logan Square couple planning their wedding says Great Central Brewing Company never contacted to let them know it was shutting down, nor have they gotten their deposit back.
Burglars break into South Loop THC cafe, 3rd time business targeted in 2 years, owner says
The co-owner of a South Loop THC cafe says thieves broke through a tall glass window, causing tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage, and it was all caught on video.
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.
Man shot two officers, one fatally, while being prepped for scan at Swedish Hospital: prosecutors
The prosecution offered a brief synopsis of Saturday's events during a Monday court hearing.
CTA Yellow Line train derails on North Side; Red, Purple line service also impacted, officials say
The CTA halted service for multiple train lines Thursday evening on the city's North Side after a CTA Yellow Line train derailed, officials said.
'Megaprojects' bill passes Illinois House, Bears say changes needed for Arlington Heights stadium
Illinois lawmakers advanced a Chicago Bears stadium "megaprojects" bill out of the Illinois House Wednesday, and it will now go to an Illinois Senate vote.