Rev. Jesse Jackson Celebration of Life: Service dates, times, and locations in Chicago
ere’s when and where to attend public events in Chicago, including lying in state, The People’s Celebration, and the homegoing service.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Celebration of Life: Service dates, times, and locations in Chicago
ere’s when and where to attend public events in Chicago, including lying in state, The People’s Celebration, and the homegoing service.
Updated: 11:20 PM EST Feb 18, 2026
Services have been announced to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away on Tuesday.Several public events are scheduled in Chicago over the next four days.Lying in state (Rainbow PUSH)Wednesday, Feb. 25 and Thursday, Feb. 26Doors open 10:00 a.m.930 E. 50th St., Chicago, IL The People’s Celebration (House of Hope)Friday, Feb. 27Doors open 9:00 a.m.752 E. 111th St., Chicago, IL Homegoing service (Rainbow PUSH)Saturday, Feb. 28Doors open 9:00 a.m.930 E. 50th St., Chicago, ILFor updates and registration details, click here.
Services have been announced to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away on Tuesday.
Several public events are scheduled in Chicago over the next four days.
Lying in state (Rainbow PUSH)
- Wednesday, Feb. 25 and Thursday, Feb. 26
- Doors open 10:00 a.m.
- 930 E. 50th St., Chicago, IL
The People’s Celebration (House of Hope)
- Friday, Feb. 27
- Doors open 9:00 a.m.
- 752 E. 111th St., Chicago, IL
Homegoing service (Rainbow PUSH)
- Saturday, Feb. 28
- Doors open 9:00 a.m.
- 930 E. 50th St., Chicago, IL
For updates and registration details, click here.