Chicago mayor brandon johnson shakes up administration with key appointments

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled a series of high-profile personnel changes in his administration on Wednesday, signaling a pivot in policy direction. Emmanuel Andre, deputy of policy for the Cook County Public Defender's office, has been named Johnson's new deputy mayor for community safety, replacing Garien Gatewood who was abruptly fired last month.

Andre brings hip-hop infused restorative justice expertise

At the Public Defender's office, Andre played a key role in expanding the county's Restorative Justice Community Courts and co-founded Circles and Ciphers, a