Chicago funeral arrangements set for Rev. Jesse Jackson

Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday morning, and Rainbow/PUSH Coalition announced public visitation and memorial services in Chicago from Feb. 25–28, 2026.

Officials with the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition announced funeral arrangements for Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death Tuesday morning. They said he died peacefully and was surrounded by family. Jackson was a longtime civil rights leader and the founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. The announcement listed dates and locations for public visitation and services in Chicago. Arrangements: - Public visitation at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, 930 E 50th St, Chicago, on Feb. 25 (10:00 AM–9:00 PM) and Feb. 26 (10:00 AM–6:00 PM). - The People's Celebration at House of Hope, 752 E 114th St, set for Feb. 27, doors open 9:00 AM; event 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. - Homegoing services at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition on Feb. 28, doors open 9:00 AM; service 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. - Family representatives said people of all political leanings are welcome and asked attendees to be respectful; local officials and leaders issued tributes and ordered flags at half-staff. Summary: Officials announced public visitation and memorial events in Chicago scheduled for Feb. 25–28, 2026. Family members and civic leaders issued tributes and public buildings were ordered to fly flags at half-staff. Further procedural details beyond the announced schedule were not stated.