Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are speaking at the event, which also features music from Chicago native ...

Final preparations were underway on Thursday for the public celebration of life for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House ...

Brandon Johnson's new measure would establish what he calls “democracy zones” extending 100 feet beyond the perimeter that ...

Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. begin in Chicago and stretch across the country to honor his long civil ...

By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, March 6 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined thousands ...

After nearly five hours, the homegoing for the civil rights icon came to a close after a host of speakers gave their memories and praise.

A public service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago, with former Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden in attendance.

NOTE: NBC Chicago will offer live coverage of the services in the player above. Lines outside the House of Hope church in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood wrapped around the block early Friday morning ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson's memorial service draws former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton to Chicago's House of ...

Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration." ...

Former President Bill Clinton said in his remarks, "I'm here more as a friend than a former president. He was my friend when ...

Chicago native Jennifer Hudson is among the singers performing at a memorial for the civil rights leader who died last month.