Rev. Jesse Jackson, Leak & Sons funeral home share decades-long bond
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Spencer Leak Jr. reflects on his family’s lifelong connection to Rev. Jesse Jackson — from Jackson’s first home in Chicago to the emotional honor of caring for him at Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, with services possibly planned at House of Hope.

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy: Former FOX Chicago's Mike Flannery reflects
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Veteran political reporter Mike Flannery looks back on decades of covering civil rights leader Jesse Jackson — from his early activism and presidential runs to his emotional reaction to Barack Obama’s historic election victory.

How Rev. Jesse Jackson changed Chicago politics | ChicagoNOW
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Mike Flannery weighs in on how Rev. Jesse Jackson reshaped political possibilities in the 1980s and his lasting impact on American and Chicago politics. 

Man found dead, 14-year-old wounded in shooting after Chicago-area party

A 22-year-old man was found dead inside a home in unincorporated Oswego Township on Sunday as sheriff’s deputies investigated a shooting that left a teenage girl wounded.

Paczki Day crowds line up early at Oak Lawn bakery
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The mother-daughter team behind The Velvet Bakery shares what Paczki Day means to their family, the most popular flavors, and how many of the Polish treats they expect to sell during one of their busiest days of the year.

Mourners visit Chicago home of Rev. Jesse Jackson to pay tribute
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Mourners stopped by the Jackson family home in Chicago on Tuesday to reflect on the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at 84.

Chicago rings in Lunar New Year with weeks of celebrations
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Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) talks about the significance of Lunar New Year, share family traditions, and preview events celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse.

Chicago alder reacts to death of Rev. Jesse Jackson
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Ald. William Hall shares his reaction and reflections on the passing of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Sr. and discusses his impact on Chicago and the nation.

Rev. Jesse Jackson in photos: A look back at his life and career

Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, died Tuesday at 84. In photos, here's a look back at Jackson Sr. through the years.