Jesse Jackson Jr.: My father didn’t need a crowd to make a difference
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Jesse Jackson Jr.: My father didn’t need a crowd to make a difference

Jesse Jackson Jr. highlights the idea that Rev. Jesse Jackson’s biggest impact often happened one-on-one — showing up like “the stranger” in Howard Thurman’s story who restored a broken dream. He says that’s why so many people can point to a moment when Jackson helped them through something real.

Jesse Jackson Jr. highlights the idea that Rev. Jesse Jackson’s biggest impact often happened one-on-one — showing up like “the stranger” in Howard Thurman’s story who restored a broken dream. He says that’s why so many people can point to a moment when Jackson helped them through something real.

Behind the cameras of Rev. Jesse Jackson's movement
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Behind the cameras of Rev. Jesse Jackson's movement

At Operation Push on Chicago’s South Side, the work of civil rights leader Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. reached millions through televised broadcasts, rallies, and marches. Tonight we are hearing from Jackson's childhood friend and some of the people that helped him document the movement.

At Operation Push on Chicago’s South Side, the work of civil rights leader Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. reached millions through televised broadcasts, rallies, and marches. Tonight we are hearing from Jackson's childhood friend and some of the people that helped him document the movement.

Obama: Rev. Jesse Jackson ‘laid the path’ that made my presidency possible
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Obama: Rev. Jesse Jackson ‘laid the path’ that made my presidency possible

At Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral, former President Barack Obama said Jackson’s historic presidential runs and Rainbow Coalition “paved the road” for a young Black senator from Chicago to one day be taken seriously as a candidate — and ultimately win the White House.

At Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral, former President Barack Obama said Jackson’s historic presidential runs and Rainbow Coalition “paved the road” for a young Black senator from Chicago to one day be taken seriously as a candidate — and ultimately win the White House.

Obama reflects on moving to Chicago, learning from Rev. Jackson
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Obama reflects on moving to Chicago, learning from Rev. Jackson

Highlighting his early days as a community organizer in neighborhoods like Roseland and Woodlawn, Barack Obama credited his move to Chicago and the "masterclass" he received at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Saturday morning PUSH meetings for providing the blueprint for his own journey to the presidency.

Highlighting his early days as a community organizer in neighborhoods like Roseland and Woodlawn, Barack Obama credited his move to Chicago and the "masterclass" he received at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Saturday morning PUSH meetings for providing the blueprint for his own journey to the presidency.

Pritzker: We ‘shared him with the world,’ but Rev. Jesse Jackson was Chicago’s
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Pritzker: We ‘shared him with the world,’ but Rev. Jesse Jackson was Chicago’s

Speaking at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral at the House of Hope, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker honored the civil rights icon as an “ambassador of hope” who fought for justice, inspired millions with the message “I Am Somebody,” and whose legacy will continue to shape Chicago and the world.

Speaking at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral at the House of Hope, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker honored the civil rights icon as an “ambassador of hope” who fought for justice, inspired millions with the message “I Am Somebody,” and whose legacy will continue to shape Chicago and the world.

Chicago gears up for massive St. Patrick’s Day celebration
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Chicago gears up for massive St. Patrick’s Day celebration

With up to a million people expected downtown, Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities will feature parades, packed pubs and the iconic dyeing of the Chicago River.

With up to a million people expected downtown, Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities will feature parades, packed pubs and the iconic dyeing of the Chicago River.

Gas prices jump across Illinois and Indiana as Iran conflict drives oil costs higher
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Gas prices jump across Illinois and Indiana as Iran conflict drives oil costs higher

Average gas prices surged 34 cents in Illinois and 41 cents in Indiana in just one week as the conflict involving Iran pushes oil prices up, with experts warning drivers could see further increases if the situation continues.

Average gas prices surged 34 cents in Illinois and 41 cents in Indiana in just one week as the conflict involving Iran pushes oil prices up, with experts warning drivers could see further increases if the situation continues.