WATCH LIVE | Marking of month of manufacture in Chicago

CHICAGO – The Illinois Manufacturer’s Association and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center are celebrating Manufacturing Month at Howe Corporation.

The 100-year-old, woman-run manufacturer describes itself as the world leader in flake ice and refrigeration equipment.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will help celebrate the occasion when she attends an event Monday morning.

WGN will live stream the celebration in its entirety within this story beginning at approximately 9:30 am