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Chicago Human Relations Commissioner Resigns Amid Anti-Semitism Controversy

3/26/2026

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Nancy Andrade resigned as Chicago's Human Relations Commissioner, effective March 25, 2026, to uphold the values of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) and combat discrimination, especially antisemitism.
Her resignation follows criticism of Mayor Brandon Johnson's handling of a report on rising anti-Jewish hate crimes, which community leaders allege was diluted.
Ald. Debra Silverstein stated Andrade's departure worsens the Jewish community's feelings of neglect, while Johnson defended his administration but faced backlash for not implementing the report's recommendations.

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Nancy Andrade resigned as Chicago's Human Relations Commissioner, effective March 25, 2026, to uphold the values of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) and combat discrimination, especially antisemitism.
Her resignation follows criticism of Mayor Brandon Johnson's handling of a report on rising anti-Jewish hate crimes, which community leaders allege was diluted.
Ald. Debra Silverstein stated Andrade's departure worsens the Jewish community's feelings of neglect, while Johnson defended his administration but faced backlash for not implementing the report's recommendations.