Early morning sun provided warmth to those waiting in line to pay their respects at the celebration of life for prominent civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson on Feb. 26, 2026. | Maizie Hummel-Logee for South Loop TV

Mourners lined up early in the Hyde Park neighborhood waiting for the doors at Rainbow PUSH National Headquarters to open, marking the beginning of the celebration of life for Rev. Jesse Jackson on Feb. 26, 2026.  | Maizie Hummel-Logee for South Loop TV

Mourners line the sidewalk on S. Drexel Blvd waiting for the doors at Rainbow PUSH National Headquarters to open, marking the beginning of the celebration of life for civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson on Feb. 26, 2026.  | Maizie Hummel-Logee for South Loop TV

Some mourners brought flowers and photo collages as they attended the celebration of life for prominent civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH National Headquarters on Feb. 26, 2026.  | Maizie Hummel-Logee for South Loop TV

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to reporters after leaving the sanctuary located inside of Rainbow PUSH National Headquarters where Rev. Jesse Jackson's celebration of life was held on Feb. 26, 2026.   | Maizie Hummel-Logee for South Loop TV

Rainbow PUSH National Headquarters where Rev. Jesse Jackson's celebration of life was held on Feb. 26, 2026.  | Maizie Hummel-Logee for South Loop TV

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to reporters after leaving the sanctuary located inside of Rainbow PUSH National Headquarters where Rev. Jesse Jackson's celebration of life was held on Feb. 26, 2026.   | Maizie Hummel-Logee for South Loop TV

Mourners lined up early in the Hyde Park neighborhood waiting for the doors at Rainbow PUSH National Headquarters to open, marking the beginning of the celebration of life for Rev. Jesse Jackson on Feb. 26, 2026.  | Maizie Hummel-Logee for South Loop TV

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