Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for private homegoing in Chicago

Since his death last month, Jackson’s family and allies have honored him with commemorations, community service and demonstrations.

Chicago weather: As rain moves out, clouds and mild temps remain

After the rain and spots of flooding on Friday, we’ll see some cloudy but much drier conditions to start the weekend.

Chicago weather: Cold front brings morning rain, sunny Sunday

After severe storms and a reported tornado in Michigan, Chicago remains dry for now but could see showers and thunderstorms overnight before cooler, sunnier weather arrives this weekend.

Visitation begins for teen dancer killed in Bishop Ford crash

Friends, family and members of Chicago’s dance community are gathering this weekend to honor the life of a teen dancer killed in a crash last month.

Special coverage: Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson
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FOX Chicago's special coverage on Friday before the homegoing service for Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago. 

Behind the cameras: The people who helped document 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 of viewers through television broadcasts, rallies, and marches. But behind the cameras were staff members whose job was to document the movement as it unfolded.

Bears trade DJ Moore, Rev. Jesse Jackson honored & DNC’s potential Chicago return | Week in Review
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On this episode of "Week in Review," we break down a big week for Chicago sports following the news that the Bears have traded star receiver DJ Moore. We also take you inside the "People’s Celebration" for Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope, where former presidents gathered to honor a historic legacy. Plus, we look at the latest talks regarding the DNC's possible return to the city and what it could mean for Chicago’s global stage.

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

LIVE UPDATES: Severe storms possible Friday for Chicago, NW Indiana

Strong storms are possible today, followed by a cooler, mostly dry weekend, rain returning Tuesday into Wednesday, and highs cooling to the upper 40s by Thursday.

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

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