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Johnson, local leaders attending Jesse Jackson's 82nd birthday celebration

Birthday celebration for Rev. Jesse Jackson happening at Rainbow PUSH headquarters
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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 birthday party.

It kicked off at 10 a.m. at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Kenwood.

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