Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday he owes his improbable rise from single digits in the polls to the fifth floor of City Hall to the trail-blazing leadership of the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

García, Jackson announcements could be big help for Brandon Johnson, experts say 03:01. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Three weeks from Election Day, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and U.S. Rep. and two-time mayoral ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson gives Rev. Jesse Jackson a key to the city during Jackson’s 83rd birthday celebration at City Hall, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times . 13 of 14.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presented Rev Jesse Jackson Sr. with a key to the city in honor of his 83rd birthday and his contributions to the city's Civil Rights movement.

Newly elected U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson, the son of civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., on Monday endorsed mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson, boosting Johnson’s efforts to unite a ...

Johnson was endorsed by Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. in March. But, Johnson recalled meeting with Jackson years earlier as labor organizer. "He just started giving me direction.

CHICAGO (CBS) --A big celebration is underway for Rev. Jesse Jackson. The civil rights icon is turning 82 years old on Sunday. Mayor Brandon Johnson and other local leaders are celebrating with a ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson shakes hands with the Rev. Jesse Jackson as Jackson is honored on his 83rd birthday with a celebration on Oct. 8, 2024, at City Hall. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called Jackson a "mentor" and "friend" and thanked him for all he has done for the city and nation. "The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson is an architect of the soul of Chicago ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was given the key to the city of Chicago Tuesday. ... Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke before presenting the key to Jackson, who has been a lifelong civil rights champion.

The event where Jackson was honored was held at Maggiano's Banquets, 111 W. Grand Ave. Also in attendance Thursday night was Mayor Brandon Johnson, who received an award as well. More from CBS News ...

Praise for Rev. Jesse Jackson as he steps down as head of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition 02:10 "He's dedicated his life to serving and empowering the disenfranchised," said one woman.