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

Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden will attend the people's celebration for the Reverend Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope on Friday.

The public is also invited. It starts at 11 a.m.

Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden will attend the people's celebration for the Reverend Jesse Jackson on Friday.

Jennifer Hudson, Bebe Winans and Pastor Marvin Winans are among the performers.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker are both set to speak.

There will be a private homegoing celebration for Reverend Jackson, Saturday at Rainbow Push.

We will have live coverage on air, and wherever you stream, for both of these events.

More details were released for the public seeking to attend Chicago services for Rev. Jackson.

Bags and purses need to be a smaller size, like a clutch or fanny pack.

Lighters, weapons, signage and any items that could disrupt the service are prohibited.

The People's Celebration - Public Homegoing Service of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. - Friday

Location: House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St., Chicago, IL 60628

- Doors open to the public at 9 a.m. CST

- Services begin at 11 a.m. CST

There will be open, general-admission seating. Early arrival is recommended.

Officiants, speakers and performers have been announced for Rev. Jackson's Chicago services.

Chicago native Jennifer Hudson is expected to be a part of Rev. Jesse Jackson's Chicago services Friday.

Chicago native Jennifer Hudson is expected to be a part of Rev. Jesse Jackson's Chicago services Friday.

Gospel legends Bebe Winans and Pastor Marvin Winans will also perform.

Other notable speakers include Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

Faith leaders Charles Jenkins and Rev. James T. Meeks will officiate the services Friday and Saturday.

Mourners traveled from near and far to pay their respects to Jackson in his home state Monday.

The nation was reminded that while a body may rest, a movement does not.

Mourners traveled from near and far to pay their respects to Jackson in his home state Monday.

Anthems of freedom rang out in the Brookland Baptist Sanctuary.

"His legacy is being a fighter for the people. All people, he didn't discriminate," Chicago native Shirley Farmer said.

"He is just a great civic leader and someone that definitely needs to be paid respect to," Gary native Toyka Cunningham Richie said.

"Over 40% of African Americans can chase their roots back to Charleston, South Carolina, watch that germinate into amazing leaders all over the state, across the last three centuries is something special," said Steve Benjamin, the first Black mayor of Columbia, South Carolina.

It is a full-circle moment for a child of Jim Crow, a man who marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who ran for president twice and who told America that everyone is somebody.

"Rev. Jackson was always about empowering folks to cast their vote and raise their voice," friend Billy Webster said.