Call on Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508 to rename Kennedy-King College to Kennedy-King-Jackson College

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• Record number: R2026-0023822
• Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
• Status: In Committee (Referred)
• Sponsor: Stephanie D. Coleman (16th Ward)
• Committee: Committee on Education and Child Development
• Submitted Date: Mar 10, 2026
• Introduction Date: Mar 18, 2026
• Official record: Office of the City Clerk

Impact report

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The City Council would express support for renaming Kennedy-King College in Englewood to Kennedy-King-Jackson College and ask the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508 to make the change, in honor of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

Who it affects

• Students and staff of Kennedy-King College: Their college could be renamed Kennedy-King-Jackson College if the Board of Trustees acts on the request.
• Englewood and 16th Ward residents: The college in their neighborhood would carry Rev. Jackson's name, which the resolution says honors his work for the Englewood community.
• Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508: The board is formally asked to take all necessary administrative and legal actions to make the name change.
• Family of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.: They would receive a copy of the resolution as a token of the City's gratitude and respect.
• Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and PUSH Excel leadership: They would receive a copy of the resolution.

What changes

• The City Council states its support for renaming Kennedy-King College to Kennedy-King-Jackson College.
• The City Council asks the community college board to take the steps needed to change the name.
• A copy of the resolution would be given to Rev. Jackson's family and to Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and PUSH Excel leaders.

Where: Kennedy-King College; Englewood; 16th Ward; Chicago's South Side

Timeline

• Mar 18, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

Documents

• W16 - KKJ Resolution_Signed.pdf (Legislation)

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