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

Stacy Leak spoke with ABC7 as the city began to gather for the final homegoing celebrations of Rev. Jackson.

Stacy Leak spoke with ABC7 as the city began to gather for the final homegoing celebrations of Rev. Jackson.

The casket carrying Rev. Jesse Jackson's body arrived at Rainbow PUSH coalition on Saturday shortly after 7:30 a.m.

Saturday's event is a smaller service where family, friends, community leaders, and other dignitaries will gather.

Casket carrying Rev. Jackson arrives at Rainbow PUSH coalition Saturday

A procession began at about 7:15 a.m. on Saturday from Leak & Sons to Rainbow PUSH Coalition as Chicago hosts a final homegoing celebration.

Procession begins Saturday as Chicago hosts final homegoing celebration for Rev. Jackson

Saturday's event is a smaller service where family, friends, community leaders, and other dignitaries will gather.

Rev. Jesse Jackson's mantra, "I am somebody," has pervaded his celebration of life.

Friday's service wrapped its arms around everybody gathering to celebrate a life well-lived.

Rev. Jesse Jackson's mantra, 'I am somebody,' has pervaded his celebration of life.

Many of the speakers expressed their sorrow at Jackson's passing, but it was a joyous occasion, with music and clapping filling the church.

As the last of the crowds walked away, a rainbow emerged through the clouds: a fitting symbol of the reverend's mission to bring light and hope.