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.

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, 7:22 PM GMT

Santita Jackson sings rendition of 'Troubles of the World' in honor of her father

Santita Jackson honored her late father Reverend Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH HQ.

She sang an emotional rendition of "Troubles of the World."

Santita Jackson honored her late father Reverend Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH HQ.
Mar 07, 2026, 6:52 PM GMT

Jacqueline Jackson II gives emotional remarks, speaks on his final years

Jacqueline Jackson II expressed her gratitude to the family and the caretakers who were present as the reverend faced the difficulties of his diagnosis.

Jacqueline Jackson II expressed her gratitude to the family and the caretakers who were present as the reverend faced the difficulties of his diagnosis.

"I honor you reverend, and not job well done - job singularly done," she said at the end of her remarks.

Mar 07, 2026, 6:19 PM GMT

Ashley Jackson on her father Rev. Jackson: 'My father loved me out loud'

Rev. Jackson's youngest daughter Ashley Jackson gave remarks on Saturday.

"My father loved me out loud," she said.

Rev. Jackson's youngest daughter Ashley Jackson gave remarks on Saturday.
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'