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, 6:15 PM GMT
Rev. Jackson service underway with scripture readings, prayers
The service for Reverend Jesse Jackson began with readings with scripture readings from family members Matthias and Atticus Jackson.
The readings were followed by prayers from Fr. Michael Pfleger, Rabbi Sharon Brous and Reverend Dr. Otis Moss III.
Fr. Michael Pfleger, Rabbi Sharon Brous and Reverend Dr. Otis Moss III lead prayers at Rev. Jackson's service.
Mar 06, 2026, 6:03 PM GMT
Fmr. Presidents Obama, Biden and Clinton arrive
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden walked into the services together.
WATCH: Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden walked into the services together.
Joining them was Hillary Clinton and Jill Biden.
Former President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton arrive for Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago.
Former President Joe Biden arrives for the Public Homegoing Service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026.
Mar 06, 2026, 5:27 PM GMT
Jennifer Hudson arrives to House of Hope
Jennifer Hudson arrived to House of Hope. The Grammy-award winning artist is scheduled to perform at the celebration of life for Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Jennifer Hudson is hugged as she arrives for Public Homegoing Service for Reverend Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope in Chicago, Friday, March 6, 2026.
Mar 06, 2026, 5:21 PM GMT
Services begin with choir rendition of 'Jesus Can Work It Out'
A choir kicked off the services shortly after 11 a.m. by singing "Jesus Can Work It Out."
