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.

Mar 07, 2026, 4:58 PM GMT

Yusef Jackson gives official welcome at Rainbow PUSH HQ

Yusef Jackson gaves the official welcome at Rainbow PUSH HQ at his father's homecoming celebration.
Mar 07, 2026, 4:27 PM GMT

Services begin at Rainbow PUSH HQ

Services began at 10 a.m. with Wintley Phipps singing a rendition of "Ordinary People."

Wintley Phipps sings a rendition of 'Ordinary People' at the final celebration of life for Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Mar 07, 2026, 3:58 PM GMT

Memorabilia honors Rev. Jackson's last Saturday at Rainbow PUSH

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Mar 07, 2026, 3:34 PM GMT

Chicagoans lined up as early as 6 a.m. to witness history

ABC7's Evelyn Holmes spoke to some who lined up hours ahead of the celebration of life Saturday.

ABC7's Evelyn Holmes spoke to some who lined up hours ahead of the celebration of life Saturday.