Rev. Jackson updates: Chicago says final goodbye to civil rights icon at Rainbow PUSH HQ

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul was seen attending Friday's visitation in Chicago.

Other Illinois politicians had been seen Friday, as well.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias paid his respects at Rev. Jesse Jackson's visitation Friday.

He was seen speaking to several attendees about 2:30 p.m.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton was seen paying her respects to Rev. Jesse Jackson's family Friday.

Stratton is currently running for Senate to replace Sen. Dick Durbin, who is retiring.

People are paying their respects to Reverend Jesse Jackson for a second day at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters on Chicago's South Side Friday.

Nevens Woods just couldn't stay away.

People are paying their respects to Reverend Jesse Jackson for a second day at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters on Chicago's South Side Friday.

After braving long lines, the first day of the public visitation, the Chicago native said he just had to come back again.

"The man taught me a lot coming up that's how I reached 80 years of age," Woods said.

He's one of the many people who traveled to Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters to pay their respects to the civil rights icon.

Becky Wright arrived bright and early this morning and was first in line.

"This is a historical moment," Wright said. "This is a man who did so much for so many people."

Everyday people and dignitaries alike once again viewed the body of the late history maker who lies in repose for a second day as remembrances and words of admiration continue to pour in from around the world.

Larenz Smith came with his mother.

"It's wrong how some people treat us during the times, but I don't hold that against them," Smith said. "I do forgive as Christ forgives us, so it's just as far as continuing to move with humanity with respect, gentleness, kindness, and the fruit to the spirit."

Jackson is being remembered as a humanitarian and one of the last titans of the civil rights movement who worked to improved the lives of not just Black people, but all people.

"I remember when he helped get hostages freed, and he was always about promoting business and the housing issues that we've had to face. He's always been a champion across for all people not just for people who look like me," mourner Pamela Randall said.

Alderman William Hall worked and traveled with Reverend Jackson for seven years before being elected to represent the 6th Ward.

"He always focused on the least, the left out, the wounded, those who were typecast. Those who were kicked aside," Alderman Hall said. "Those were where he focused first...and today is a day to remind me coming back into this headquarters. What's the work ethic? where am I at with that commitment and when the sun rises and when the sun sets what have I done to help those in need."