March 6 (UPI) -- The public funeral for the Rev. Jesse Jackson began Friday morning, with state, religious and local dignitaries attending.
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are scheduled to attend along with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and First Lady Jill Biden. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Ill., and Chicago Cubs owner Tim Ricketts are also scheduled to attend.
Musical guests scheduled are pop singer and actor Jennifer Hudson, and gospel singers Bebe Winans and Pastor Marvin Winans.
The event, called "The People's Celebration," is at House of Hope, a south side venue that can hold 10,000 people.
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