Rev. Jesse Jackson brought faith, civil rights to national stage
Local faith leaders say Rev. Jesse Jackson made faith feel like family. One of them is Rev. Michael Nabors from Second Baptist Church.
Local faith leaders say Rev. Jesse Jackson made faith feel like family. One of them is Rev. Michael Nabors from Second Baptist Church.
Remembering civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago-based civil rights icon, political trailblazer, and lifelong advocate for equality who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and inspired generations with his call to “never look down on anybody unless you are helping him up," has died at 84.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago-based civil rights icon, political trailblazer, and lifelong advocate for equality who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and inspired generations with his call to “never look down on anybody unless you are helping him up," has died at 84.
Chicago historian ‘Dilla’ Thomas reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago historian Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas shares stories of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s activism and leadership.
Chicago historian Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas shares stories of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s activism and leadership.
Driver charged after crashing into state trooper’s squad car in suburban Chicago: police
A driver is facing multiple charges after striking an Illinois State Police squad car on Interstate 80 in suburban Chicago last weekend.
A driver is facing multiple charges after striking an Illinois State Police squad car on Interstate 80 in suburban Chicago last weekend.
Avi Loeb joins alien debate after Obama’s viral comment sparks new questions | ChicagoLIVE
Harvard’s Avi Loeb joins the conversation as former President Obama’s remarks about extraterrestrial life go viral.
Harvard’s Avi Loeb joins the conversation as former President Obama’s remarks about extraterrestrial life go viral.
Bishop Tavis L. Grant honors legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson in decades of ministry and activism | ChicagoLIVE
Bishop Tavis L. Gant II reflects on the community advocacy and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Bishop Tavis L. Gant II reflects on the community advocacy and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Cook County Board president candidates debate crime, property taxes: 3 main takeaways
Toni Preckwinkle and Brendan Reilly debated property taxes, crime and their ties to President Trump in Fox Chicago's debate.
Toni Preckwinkle and Brendan Reilly debated property taxes, crime and their ties to President Trump in Fox Chicago's debate.
Chicago interstates top U.S. truck congestion list | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago’s key highway interchange is now the top truck congestion hotspot in the U.S.
Chicago’s key highway interchange is now the top truck congestion hotspot in the U.S.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Leak & Sons funeral home share decades-long bond
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.
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
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.
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.
Chicago mourns the death of civil rights legend Jesse Jackson
Reactions are pouring in after the death of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson.
Reactions are pouring in after the death of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson.
Suburban woman, Chicago man allegedly stole from Nordstrom and Kohl's, fled from police in separate incidents
A suburban woman and Chicago man are facing felony charges after separate incidents just hours apart at Nordstrom and Kohl's.
A suburban woman and Chicago man are facing felony charges after separate incidents just hours apart at Nordstrom and Kohl's.
Rep. La Shawn Ford recalls mentorship from civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson | ChicagoNOW
State Rep. La Shawn Ford shares the lessons learned from Rev. Jesse Jackson and how he continues to carry forward Jackson’s mission.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford shares the lessons learned from Rev. Jesse Jackson and how he continues to carry forward Jackson’s mission.
How Rev. Jesse Jackson changed Chicago politics | ChicagoNOW
Mike Flannery weighs in on how Rev. Jesse Jackson reshaped political possibilities in the 1980s and his lasting impact on American and Chicago politics.
Mike Flannery weighs in on how Rev. Jesse Jackson reshaped political possibilities in the 1980s and his lasting impact on American and Chicago politics.
NAACP leader shares memories of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s fight for justice | ChicagoNOW
Evanston NAACP President Michael Nabors reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s influence locally and nationally.
Evanston NAACP President Michael Nabors reflects on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s influence locally and nationally.
Father Pfleger calls for continued justice work following Rev. Jesse Jackson’s passing | ChicagoNOW
In remarks after Rev. Jesse Jackson’s passing, Father Michael Pfleger emphasized the need for ongoing action to uphold the civil rights leader’s legacy.
In remarks after Rev. Jesse Jackson’s passing, Father Michael Pfleger emphasized the need for ongoing action to uphold the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Live coverage continues outside the Chicago home of Rev. Jesse Jackson | ChicagoNOW
Live coverage continues outside the Chicago home of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Live coverage continues outside the Chicago home of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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.
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
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.
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
Mourners stopped by the Jackson family home in Chicago on Tuesday to reflect on the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at 84.
Mourners stopped by the Jackson family home in Chicago on Tuesday to reflect on the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at 84.