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

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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.

Mar 07, 2026, 6:14 PM GMT

Stevie Wonder sings 'They Won't Go When I Go' at Rainbow PUSH HQ

Stevie Wonder, a Grammy-award winner and a personal friend of Rev. Jackson, performed "They Won't Go When I Go" at the final celebration of life on Saturday.

WATCH: Stevie Wonder sings 'They Won't Go When I Go'
Mar 07, 2026, 5:51 PM GMT

Rev. Sharp: 'There is no Fellowship without Rev. Jackson'

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Reverend Reginald Sharp honors Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Reverend Reginald Sharp honors Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Mar 07, 2026, 5:51 PM GMT

Congressman Jonathan Jackson honors father: 'Rise, Jesse, rise'

Congressman Jonathan Jackson gave an emotional 20-minute speech at his father's celebration of life.

Congressman Jonathan Jackson gave an emotional 20-minute speech at his father’s celebration of life.
Mar 07, 2026, 5:13 PM GMT

Terisa Griffin sings rendition of 'The Way We Were'

Terisa Griffin sang a rendition of 'The Way We Were' at the celebration of life for Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Terisa Griffin sings rendition of 'The Way We Were' at the celebration of life for Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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