National Urban League president remembers Jesse Jackson as 'iconic American'
Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, remembered the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, who died on Feb. 17, 2026.
Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, remembered the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, who died on Feb. 17, 2026.
Jesse Jackson Jr. remembers his father's last moments and legacy
Jesse Jackson Jr. remembers his father, Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday at the age of 84.
Jesse Jackson Jr. remembers his father, Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday at the age of 84.
Chicagoans ready to celebrate Lunar New Year
Today is the Lunar New Year. Chicago families have been preparing to welcome spring.
Today is the Lunar New Year. Chicago families have been preparing to welcome spring.
Election 2026: Cook County Board president candidates debate on Fox Chicago
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly will face off in a debate hosted by Fox Chicago on Tuesday as they compete in the 2026 Democratic primary election.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly will face off in a debate hosted by Fox Chicago on Tuesday as they compete in the 2026 Democratic primary election.
ICE offices might be coming to Chicago suburb, officials say
Oak Brook village officials found out that ICE is leasing office space in town after questions from the news media.
Oak Brook village officials found out that ICE is leasing office space in town after questions from the news media.
Chicagoans create memorial to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rev. Jesse Jackson lived in the Jackson Park Highlands District of Chicago and a memorial is growing outside of his home.
Rev. Jesse Jackson lived in the Jackson Park Highlands District of Chicago and a memorial is growing outside of his home.
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.
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.
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.
Nancy Guthrie’s family cleared as investigators focus on DNA evidence
Nancy Guthrie’s family has been ruled out in her disappearance as investigators, including the FBI, analyze DNA from a glove and review sales records tied to items sold at Walmart, while President Donald Trump calls for the DOJ to pursue the federal death penalty if she is not found alive.
Nancy Guthrie’s family has been ruled out in her disappearance as investigators, including the FBI, analyze DNA from a glove and review sales records tied to items sold at Walmart, while President Donald Trump calls for the DOJ to pursue the federal death penalty if she is not found alive.
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.
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.