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
100K+ NW Indiana residents remain without power nearly 1 week after storms as recovery continues
One resident invited ABC7 into her home, where she described living conditions that she says have become increasingly difficult since the storms.
Chicago-area storm recovery: South suburbs ask for federal aid; NW Indiana power outages continue
At least seven storm-related deaths have now been reported across Indiana as power outages repairs continue following strong storms and flooding this week. Many people in the Chicago area are still recovering from the damage.
Indiana National Guard deployed to help with NW Indiana storm recovery, more than 200K without power
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses across northwest Indiana are without power following severe storms this week. A Portage family is making a plea for help after storms destroy their home.
NW Indiana storms: Woman killed by roofing material in Gary; woman killed in Portage explosion ID'd
Northwest Indiana communities continued recovery efforts after severe storms caused widespread damage, prolonged power outages and delayed the start of school in some districts. Officials confirmed there were at least two storm-related deaths.
Neighbors mourn resident who died in NW Indiana house explosion as rare derecho tore though area
The homeowner, who did not want to speak on camera, told ABC7 he had just left for a doctor's appointment when the explosion happened.
Chicagoans share firsthand accounts of deadly Colombia earthquake
Members of Chicago's Colombian community are sharing their experiences and praying for those affected by a deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
Chicago weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning expires for area as storms leave damage, flooding
Strong storms swept through parts of the Chicago area on Sunday afternoon with more storms expected in the evening and overnight hours
Dozens of decomposing bodies found at funeral home on Southeast Side, officials say
An active investigation could be seen at a funeral home Thursday evening on the city's Southeast Side after officials said at least 50 decomposing bodies were found there.
16-year-old boy riding e-scooter killed in North Center crash, Chicago police say
A Chicago family is mourning a 16-year-old boy who was killed after crashing into a semi while riding an electric scooter on the North Side this week. He is the third Chicago teenager killed this year while riding an e-scooter.
Evanston National Night Out brings families, police together for community-building event
The annual event, which focuses on strengthening police-community partnerships, turned the area outside the Evanston Police Department into a neighborhood block party.