Public Visitation for Reverend Jesse Jackson on Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27

CHICAGO: The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), Chicago Police Department (CPD), Chicago Fire Department (CFD), and various city, local and federal agencies are working closely to ensure public safety during the public visitation for Reverand Jesse Jackson beginning Thursday, February 26 through Friday, February 27. This includes street closures, security information and safety details. Additional details on the funeral services scheduled for March 6 and March 7 will be available at a later date.

OEMC and the Chicago Police Department will monitor events throughout the city and will coordinate resources as needed. Full and rolling street closures will be in effect intermittently in areas around the event. Traffic, public transportation and pedestrian impacts are expected. Motorists should plan extra time traveling in the affected areas. Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand to mitigate traffic congestion.

For complete details and registration to attend each event, please visit JesseJacksonLegacy.com.

Public Visitation for Rev. Jesse Jackson

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Public visitation at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition

• 930 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615
• 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Street Closures begin at 5:30 a.m. until 11:15 p.m.

• North and South Bound Lanes of South Drexel Blvd between East Hyde Park Blvd (51^st Street) and East 49^th Street
• East 50^th Street between South Drexel Avenue and South Ellis Avenue

Entry, Lines and Security

• Main Entry and Ride Share drop-off (2 locations):
  • East 49^th Street and South Drexel Blvd
  • East Hyde Park Blvd (51^st Street) and South Drexel Blvd
• ADA Drop-off at East 50^th Street and South Ellis Avenue
• Line forms along South Drexel Blvd
• Security: Attendees will go through magnetometer screening before entering.

Friday, February 27, 2026

Public visitation at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition

• 930 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615
• 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Street Closures begin at 5:30 a.m. until 11:15 p.m.:

• North and South Bound Lanes of South Drexel Blvd between East Hyde Park Blvd (51^st Street) and East 49^th Street
• East 50^th Street between South Drexel Avenue and South Ellis Avenue

Entry, Lines and Security

• Main Entry and Ride Share drop-off (2 locations):
  • East 49^th Street and South Drexel Blvd
  • East Hyde Park Blvd (51^st Street) and South Drexel Blvd
• ADA Drop-off at East 50^th Street and South Ellis Avenue
• Line forms along South Drexel Blvd
• Security: Attendees will go through magnetometer screening before entering.

Parking for Public Visitations and Public Transportation

Parking is extremely limited, public transportation is strongly encouraged. For more information, visit CTA at TransitChicago.com and Metra.com.

Report Suspicious Activity: If You See Something, Say Something. OEMC reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity - especially in large gatherings. If you notice something suspicious call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.

Chicago OEMC App - Know Before You Go

For safety and preparedness at your fingertips, residents and visitors are encouraged to download the Chicago OEMC App. The public safety tool provides safety information, preparedness tips, emergency alerts, weather information and more. Users will also have access to emergency alerts, current forecasts, radar, and other weather-related information as well. Download the app through the Apple App and Google Play stores or visit, Chicago.gov/OEMC.

OEMC Traffic and Weather Notifications:

OEMC advises Chicagoans to be aware of weather conditions and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials. We encourage residents to check the weather before heading out. For the most up-to-date weather information, please tune into local media or download a weather app.

OEMC will monitor all citywide events through a collaboration with public safety partners and will issue several alerts and notifications to keep residents up to date on weather conditions, street closures and emergencies:

• Chicago OEMC App: Download via the Apple and Google Play stores.
• Notify Chicago: Sign up for emergency alerts at NotifyChicago.org
• CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT "CHILAKE" to 7-8-0-1-5
• CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT "CHIBIZ" to 6-7-2-8-3

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook(@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC), Instagram (chicago_oemc_911), Bluesky (@chicagooemc.bsky.social) and Threads (@chicago_oemc_911).

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