CHICAGO - The family of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., says he is in stable condition and is breathing without the assistance of machines. And the family clarifies that he is not on life support.

What we know:

Jackson, a longtime civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, was hospitalized in Chicago last week. While at Northwestern Memorial, he is managing progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurological disorder he was diagnosed with in April.

"In fact, today he called for 2,000 churches to prepare 2,000 baskets of food to prevent malnutrition during the holiday season," said his son, Yusef Jackson.

"The family is grateful for the dedicated medical team at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where Reverend Jackson is receiving appropriate treatment. The Jackson family

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