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.

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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Mar 07, 2026, 3:31 PM GMT

Peaceful celebration of life to begin at Rainbow PUSH HQ

Saturday's have always been a sacred day for Rainbow PUSH in Chicago.

Saturday's have always been a sacred day for Rainbow PUSH in Chicago.

March 7 was no different in the Kenwood neighborhood as dignitaries and reverends joined to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Saturday's celebration of life will be a smaller event. It is expected to begin at 10 a.m.

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Mar 07, 2026, 3:21 PM GMT

First look inside Rainbow PUSH HQ

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Mar 07, 2026, 3:16 PM GMT

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III and Otis Moss Jr. on Rev. Jackson's impact on Chicago

Trinity United Church of Christ Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III spoke with ABC7 with his father and civil rights activist Otis Moss Jr.

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III spoke with ABC7 with his father and civil rights activist Otis Moss Jr.
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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.