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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, 8:38 PM GMT

Rev. Jackson's casket carried out of Rainbow PUSH HQ following services

After closing remarks, Rev. Jesse Jackson's casket was carried out of Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago.

After closing remarks, Rev. Jesse Jackson's casket was carried out of Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago.
Mar 07, 2026, 8:34 PM GMT

Rev. Parson delivers final remarks at services for late Rev. Jackson

Rev. Donald Parson delivered the final remarks at services for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson on Saturday afternoon.

Rev. Donald Parson delivered the final remarks at services for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson on Saturday afternoon.
Mar 07, 2026, 8:12 PM GMT

Comedian Chris Tucker honors Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH HQ

Comedian Chris Tucker honors Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH HQ
Mar 07, 2026, 8:09 PM GMT

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