Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s main public funeral service, called “The People’s Celebration,” was held at the House of Hope church on Chicago’s Far South Side, at 752 E. 114th St., Chicago, Illinois.

Key details

  • Primary public funeral location: House of Hope (often described as a 10,000-seat church/arena).
  • Address: 752 E. 114th St., Chicago, IL 60628.
  • Service name: “The People’s Celebration,” a large public homegoing service with prayers, tributes, and music.

Other related services

  • Lying in repose / visitation: Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters, 930 E. 50th St., Chicago, IL.
  • Private homegoing service: Also at Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago after the big public event.
  • Additional memorials: Formal services and tributes were also scheduled in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina between March 1–4 to honor his national and hometown roots.

Quick contextual note

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., a major civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, died in February 2026 at age 84, after years living with a neurodegenerative/neurological condition affecting his movement and speech. The Chicago funeral at House of Hope drew top political and civil rights figures and capped about two weeks of memorial events.

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