After 14 Years, 'Chicago Fire' Is Officially Losing a Major Player

There’s a major changing of the guard happening at Chicago Fire, and it comes just as the long-running NBC drama heads into its 15th season. The series has been one of the anchors of the One Chicago machine for well over a decade, so any behind-the-scenes shake-up this big was always going to get attention. Andrea Newman has been part of the show’s DNA almost from the start, helping guide it through cast exits, crossovers, and the kind of longevity most dramas would kill for. Now, after 14 seasons, she’s stepping away.