Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, source says

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon who gained worldwide acclaim for his work, is currently hospitalized in Chicago, a source tells NBC Chicago.

A person familiar with the situation, who spoke to NBC Chicago on the condition of anonymity, told the station that Jackson is hospitalized in Chicago, but did not provide further details on his condition.

The 84-year-old Jackson gained national attention for his work in promoting civil rights, working with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and ultimately founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, an organization that advocates for social change from its headquarters in Chicago.

Jackson was ordained after attending school at the Chicago Theological Seminary, and became a fixture on the religious and political scenes in the city for decades, sometimes cl