The Brief
- In yet another major shakeup at City Hall, Human Rights Commissioner Nancy Andrade abruptly resigned this week.
- This follows high-profile firings of former public safety aides to the mayor.
- Andrade’s resignation is of particular concern for city officials worried about efforts to combat antisemitism.
CHICAGO – Chicago is currently without a Commissioner of Human Rights. Nancy Andrade, who has held the post since 2021, resigned suddenly Tuesday night, causing an uproar in the local Jewish community.
It follows the high profile firings of former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Garien Gatewood and Manny Whitfield, head of the Office of Violence Prevention.
Andrade issued a lengthy statement on Tuesday night to Fox Chicago, praising the work of the commission for offering “justice to all who have experienced the humiliation and trauma of discrimination.”…