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

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Last updated: Monday, March 9, 2026 5:07PM GMT
Rev. Jackson laid to rest at Oak Woods Cemetery

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The life of Rev. Jesse Jackson was celebrated.

Chicago and the nation said goodbye to Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday and Saturday.

Services were held in Chicago and South Carolina.

Plans in Washington, D.C. were postponed.

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Mar 07, 2026, 11:47 PM

Procession to cemetery follows final service for Rev. Jackson

The final service for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson was one of love, laughter, tears and inspiration.

Saturday's events were the culmination of days of homegoing services for the reverend who died Feb. 17.

Everyday people, along with Rev. Jackson's family and close friends, came together for a final goodbye on Saturday.

A procession to the cemetery immediately followed Saturday's service, which people from all over came to.

Crowds lined up early Saturday morning to get into Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.

Mar 06, 2026, 2:29 PM GMT

Casket carrying Rev. Jackson arrives at House of Hope

At about 8:20 a.m. the casket carrying Rev. Jackson arrived at House of Hope.

The procession carrying Rev. Jesse Jackson arrives at House of Hope.
Mar 06, 2026, 1:57 PM GMT

Procession to House of Hope begins

At 7:50 a.m. the Jackson family led the casket on a procession to the House of Hope.

7:45 a.m. update: Procession to begin as casket with Rev. Jesse Jackson moved into hearse
Mar 06, 2026, 1:48 PM GMT

Long lines begin at House of Hope

Shortly before 7 a.m. dozens of people began to line up outside House of Hope.

Buses were seen dropping people off at the Gate 4 entrance.

Doors open at 9 a.m.

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ByStephanie Wade
Mar 06, 2026, 1:04 PM GMT

Rolling street closures in Cottage Grove area

Rolling street closures will begin in Cottage Grove between 111th Street and 115th Street.

Impacted bus routes include #4 Cottage Grove, 111A Pullman Shuttle and #115 Pullman/115th

Parking lots opened at 7 a.m. for the services at House of Hope.

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