Dates, locations announced for Reverend Jesse Jackson’s celebration of life The lying in state will be held at Rainbow PUSH, 930 E. 50th St., on Wednesday, Feb. 25, Thursday, Feb. 26
Funeral arrangements have been revealed for the late-great Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. (JesseJacksonLegacy.com)
Funeral arrangements have been revealed for the late-great Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.
Jackson’s celebration of life services will take place in Chicago over several days at multiple locations
The lying in state will be held at Rainbow PUSH, 930 E. 50th St., on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.
Doors will open at 10 a.m. each day.
The people’s celebration will be at House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St., on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
Doors open at 9 a.m.
The homegoing service will return to Rainbow PUSH on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, with doors opening at 9 a.m.
For updates and registration details, please visit JesseJacksonLegacy.com
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