Lori Lightfoot: The Rev. Jesse Jackson challenged me to think bigger

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was our public conscience. He did not allow anyone to look away from the suffering of people here and ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson and Chicago mayors, a tense, fraught relationship

For 60 years, nine mayors have had no choice but to contend with the famed civil rights activist, and sometimes defer to him even though they often didn’t like it. They could not afford to do ...

Politicians, leaders react to death of Rev. Jesse Jackson: 'He kept the dream alive'

Jackson's work in the Civil Rights Movement as a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. led to his move to Chicago to begin ...

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot shares memories, thoughts on Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined Tuesday's WGN Morning News to share memories and thoughts on the the legacy of Rev ...

Political world mourns Jesse Jackson

The political sphere mourned the loss of the Rev. Jesse Jackson on Tuesday with an outpouring of support for his legacy as a ...

Community, world leaders pay tribute, share memories of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84

In statements and all over social media Tuesday morning, leaders and officials from across the Chicago area, Illinois, the U.S. and the world have been offering condolences, penning tributes and ...