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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.

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BySamantha Chatman WLS logo
Mar 07, 2026, 2:52 PM GMT

Rev. Reginald W. Sharp: 'We all carry his spirit'

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Reverend Reginald W. Sharp spoke about his experience with Rev. Jackson.

Sharp said he admired the reverends' selflessness and love for the people.

Reverand Reginald W. Sharp spoke about his experience with Rev. Jackson.
Mar 07, 2026, 2:27 PM GMT

Chicago services proof of Rev. Jackson's generational impact

ABC7's Political Analyst Laura Washington explained how the services celebration Rev. Jesse Jackson's life was proof of the generational impact his legacy has.

ABC7's Political Analyst Laura Washington spoke with ABC7 on Saturday.
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BySamantha Chatman WLS logo
Mar 07, 2026, 2:21 PM GMT

Leak & Sons' Stacy Leak reflects on serving the Jackson family

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.
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Mar 07, 2026, 2:16 PM GMT

Casket carrying Rev. Jackson arrives at Rainbow PUSH Coalition

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
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