The funeral service honoring civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson begins at 11 a.m. Friday at Chicago’s House of Hope.
With thousands expected to attend, early arrival is recommended. Doors open at 9 a.m., and the public will be allowed in through the church's Gate 4. All attendees will have to go through security, and only smaller bags will be allowed.
No road closures have been announced in relation to the service, according to the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communication. The Chicago Transit Authority announced that in the area between 111th/Cottage Grove and 115th/Cottage Grove, temporary street closures may occur due to events leading up to, during and following the funeral services.
Here are several ways to get to House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St., where Friday's service will take place.
Public transportation
- CTA buses No. 111A, No. 115 and No. 4 will drop off at 115th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, about a half-mile from House of Hope.
- The Metra Electric Line’s Kensington station is also at 115th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.
Ahead of Friday's services, the CTA announced that bus routes that operate on 115th and on Cottage Grove may be affected by a temporary reroute or routes may be cut short. In advance, the CTA advises people to prepare for possible delays and allow extra travel time.
Driving
- House of Hope is accessible directly off the Bishop Ford Expressway at the 115th Street exit.
- More than 2,000 parking spots are available on site. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood west of House of Hope.
Rideshare
- The rideshare drop-off and pickup area for House of Hope is outside the venue on East 114th Street.
