Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. given key to city of Chicago on 83rd birthday

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was given the key to the city of Chicago Tuesday.

It was part of a celebration for the civil rights leader's 83rd birthday.

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The tribute took place at City Hall Tuesday afternoon.

Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke before presenting the key to Jackson, who has been a lifelong civil rights champion.

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In 2017, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

Last year, Jackson stepped down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based organization fighting for progressive social change he founded in 1996.

But, he continues to be present at many public events.

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