Changing thought patterns and rewiring the brain to prevent gun violence
The focus is cognitive behavioral theory, which involves an emphasis on pausing between thinking and acting.
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Megan De Mar is a member of the CBS News Chicago Investigators team, focusing on topical investigative stories.
De Mar came to CBS News Chicago in October 2018 from ABC7 Eyewitness News. Prior to Chicago, she worked at WEWS-TV in Cleveland and WNDU-TV in South Bend, Indiana.
De Mar won a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award in 2015 for her investigative reporting on a woman who was severely burned when her car's fuel tank caught fire. De Mar also won a Regional Emmy Award in 2017 for her reporting on a now-convicted serial killer who confessed his crimes to De Mar in a series of letters from prison.
De Mar earned a Master of Science in Journalism degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. De Mar also earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. De Mar is a graduate of Fenwick High School in Oak Park.
A Hinsdale native, De Mar enjoys spending time with her large Chicago-area family. Her hobbies include singing and playing music, competing in triathlons and sampling the best sushi spots in the area.
The focus is cognitive behavioral theory, which involves an emphasis on pausing between thinking and acting.
"I never thought in my wildest imaginings that would still be trying to resolve this water bill in 2023," said Russell Johnson Cochran.
"We're fearful residents that need to get our voices heard. We don't want to be on the street or homeless, especially in Chicago nowadays."
The show kicks off today and is expected to bring in tens of thousands of salon professionals, owners, and product manufacturers.
Known collectively as "the Chapitos," they are accused of taking over control of the Sinaloa cartel after their father was arrested in January 2016 and extradited to the U.S. one year later.
The Chicago Police and Fire departments called to the property at least 300 times last year.
Lt. Jan Tchoryk was respectfully escorted to a funeral home Friday morning. Firefighter Jermaine Pelt was solemnly guided to a funeral home in the afternoon.
"Not every incident needs someone arrested, and not every incident needs somebody ticketed; but somehow, someway, the police were called. So we're here to help," Sgt. Jim Yanecek said.
Former prosecutors in the State's Attorney's Office has been 'hemorrhaging talent' and morale is being affected.
"Jermaine knows everybody, but he's very soft spoken and everyone loved him."
City records show Johnson owes $3,357.04 in unpaid charges after almost eight months of not paying the city.
How did a vacant property that passed a thorough inspection process in order for the sale to close rack up another $1,100 in water usage?
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
Cook County Medical Examiner records show Chicago is one of the hot spots across the country.
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.