Labor Day is coming up this Monday and it is more than just the symbol of the end of summer. Sara Dorner from the Rockford United Labor AFL-CIO is sharing how Illinois is still celebrating and fighting for workers rights. They have 30 labor unions marching in the parade this year from all walks of life. They are also celebrating the growth of labor regionally. Sara says that some local Starbucks workers are unionizing as well as some Amazon workers. She loves seeing workers unite for their rights. You can learn more about Rockford United Labor, AFL-CIO by heading to their website unionhall.aflcio.org/rul Sponsored By Rockford United Labor, AFL-CIO

Across the country September 22nd women entrepreneurs are recognized for Business Women's Day.

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100 Men who care for Stephenson County made a donation to Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport to help continue their mission.

Friday, September 22nd marked the 45th birthday of Rockford's "Symbol" sculpture which was installed in 1978.

Two residents of Beloit Health and Rehabilitation Center celebrated their 100th and 101st birthdays this week.

Kelli Ritschel-Boehle, creator of the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation which grants "Nik's Wish" to young cancer patients, has been named a "CNN Hero" by the Cable News Network.

In Illinois, 1.2 million people lack basic literacy skills, limiting educational growth and job opportunities.

Shatter Our Silence fundraiser to raise suicide awareness

Police have arrested Steven Trottier, 71, on charges of child pornography after a tip from the Illinois Attorney General's Office.

Many people from the community headed to Rockford's Midtown-area on Thursday to honor a center that has been helping the city for a quarter of a century.

A stateline organization saves lives by spreading its message to young people.

Cities and towns in the Rockford area have announced when they will be celebrating Halloween this year.

A local hospital teams up to show seniors what services are available to them in the Rockford area.