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The Food Shed Co-Op breaks of the mold of modern big box style grocery stores across America. Retired food scientist Scott Brix, Board President of the Co-Op, gives us a tour of his proudest life work.  After years of planning the Northern Illinois Co-Op opened its doors for service in May, 2024. The organization is "a group of neighbors who believed McHenry County deserved a grocery store rooted in local food, sustainability, and community ownership." To learn more about the Food Shed Co-Op visit foodshed.coop and follow @foodshedcoop on Instagram.   RELATED PODCASTS: Where Does Your Food Come From? | Higher Line Podcast #162 Never Eat That | Higher Line Podcast #218 Micro Plastics, Testosterone, and Your Health | Higher Line Podcast #229   ---   Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

Judy and Holly are here from Home of the Sparrow! Here is their mission and some insights from their website:"Home of the Sparrow's mission is to provide Hope, Opportunity and Support that empowers women and children as they journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Home of the Sparrow opened its doors as a registered 501(c)3 non-profit homeless shelter in 1987. Today, Home of the Sparrow not only provides Transitional Shelter, but also Affordable Housing and Rapid Re-Housing combined with Supportive Services that address the core issues of homelessness. Home of the Sparrow serves single women, pregnant women and women with children. Approximately 70+ percent of the women we serve have experienced domestic violence at some point on their journey. Other reasons for homelessness include unforeseen housing or financial crisis, a death in the family, or a medical emergency. The economy and rising cost of living contribute to unstable housing situations. On average Home of the Sparrow receives over 1,700+ calls a year from women in crisis and helps an average of 400+ women each year. Tax ID 36-3494491"Need assistance? Visit https://hosparrow.org/intake/Origins & Why It MattersThe journey began in 1984, when McHenry County recognized that homelessness wasn't just a city issue - neighbors right here were struggling. A church survey revealed a growing need, and the community began discussing real solutions rather than just sympathy.First Steps into ActionIn 1985, community members (yes, regular people like you and me) met over pancakes, recognized the problem was real, and decided to take action. Initially, folks weren't sure how to help, but that spark launched a movement.Shelter OpensDecember 15, 1986: The first shelter opened — not fancy, but real, offering refuge to those most in need. It became clear very quickly that the majority of people they were helping were women and children—people often left out of the conversation, but never left behind at HOS.Becoming an Organization1987: Home of the Sparrow officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, cementing its role as a key community resource.

The IHSA announced Tuesday that the state football playoffs will be expanding from 256 to 384 teams starting in 2026. The Northwest Herald reached out to several local coaches, and here are their reactions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Three men, including the Wisconsin man who authorities say supplied the rifle used by Kyle Rittenhouse in the fatal 2020 Kenosha shootings, were arrested following an armed robbery in McHenry County and a police pursuit that ended in Wisconsin, authorities said.

Three men, including the Wisconsin man who authorities say supplied the rifle used by Kyle Rittenhouse in the fatal 2020 Kenosha shootings, were arrested following an armed robbery in McHenry County and a police pursuit that ended in Wisconsin, authorities said.

Three men, including the Wisconsin man who authorities say supplied the rifle used by Kyle Rittenhouse in the fatal 2020 Kenosha shootings, were arrested following an armed robbery in McHenry County and a police pursuit that ended in Wisconsin, authorities said.

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #243 Tonya Franklin   Back in 2020, Tonya reached out to me. She was very involved with her local politics and wanted to talk about how the news on the "pandemic" was nonsense. She's been in the medical field and may have been helping folks get a medical exemption to the vaccine. She's also a gun instructor who offers NRA and USCCA courses as well as medical courses, which is her background. Growing up in Illinois, I was taking several trips to visit family and friends. On a recent trip, I was able to make plans with Tonya and catch up with her.    Firearms weren't really her thing for some time. Her family moved from Florida to Illinois for her husband's career as a pilot. Learning about the FOID (Firearm Owners Identification Card), she thought it was ridiculous.But since there were firearms in the home and it was required by the state, she got it. When you make her do something, she says she's going to do it all the way. So, her new thing was the Second Amendment. She took several courses as a newbie, and noticed she was surrounded by males.    Over the years, Tonya took a number of courses to learn all the fundamentals. The first female instructor she had was none other than Jan Morgan. Morgan owns a range in Little Rock, AR. That's when Tonya decided that she was going to be an instructor.    In the fall of 2020, Tonya got heavily involved in A Girl & A Gun, the nation's top female firearm group. Her chapter has over 100 women in it. AGAG hosts a conference every year and has chapters all around the United States. Tonya started one in McHenry County, Illinois. The first meeting was at her house and it was packed to the rafters! They also host courses and events at some local ranges and at her home classroom.    When concealed carry became a thing in Illinois in 2013, she jumped all in with both feet. She became an instructor through both the NRA and USCCA, as well as a Training Counselor so she could teach the instructors. The permitting course requirements in Land of Lincoln is a whopping 16 hours of class time! Her business, Act Fast Academy, offers several firearms courses, but also medical courses, which is also important for gun folks to take. With a career teaching in the medical field, getting into firearm instruction was a no brainer.    During 2020, things were tough in the training business. With the state mandated live fire as part of the training, Tonya started going into her own stash of ammunition to keep the instructing business going. She has noticed a pattern that every four years, there's gun and ammo issues, which just happens to coincide with the presidential election years. Buying ammo can be tricking in states like Massachusetts where they keep track of what you're buying. On the flip side, they're also going to require that people do live fire to get permits.    All the training she's taken for herself and her students, getting certified with NRA and USCCA, and going out to competitions has earned her respect. Through her AGAG connections, she's been going to Outdoor Texas Camps to work with young females aged 9-17. She gets to instruct young women in all types of firearms and shooting. The camp has pistol, rifle, shotgun, fishing, archery, mock blood trails, fly fishing, and a whole host of events. With her experience and expertise, she keeps getting invited back.    Tonya is very energetic! She's offering courses all the time. Courses from firearms to medical and just about everything in between. She's active with AGAG, NRA, and USCCA. If you're in northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, or eastern Iowa, you ought to look her up and take a course.   Favorite quotes: "If you make me do something, I'm going to do it all the way." "They make you a criminal just over night, with the stroke of a pen." "The firearms world can handle me. I'm going to become an instructor, too." "Women want to shoot. They want other women to shoot with. They want to have fun doing it." Act Fast Academy website https://actfastacademy.org/   Act Fast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ACTFastMedicalTrainingIL/   Act Fast USCCA page https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/firearms-training/instructors/illinois-instructors/act-fast-first-aid-firearms-academy-1326862/   A Girl & A Gun McHenry County Chapter https://www.agirlandagun.org/chapter/il-mchenry-county/ Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/     Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.    US Law Shield Legal Defense for Self Defense. Use "RSWC" as the discount code and get 2 months for free! https://www.uslawshield.com   Patriot Mobile Use this link and get one month for free! https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rswc Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565

The snowy owl that drew nationwide attention to McHenry County last winter is now being remembered in song. Crystal Lake singer-songwriter Cass Cwik wrote “Snowy White Owl” after following the story of a young male owl that appeared in a farm field south of McHenry in early December 2024.

The snowy owl that drew nationwide attention to McHenry County last winter is now being remembered in song. Crystal Lake singer-songwriter Cass Cwik wrote “Snowy White Owl” after following the story of a young male owl that appeared in a farm field south of McHenry in early December 2024.

The snowy owl that drew nationwide attention to McHenry County last winter is now being remembered in song. Crystal Lake singer-songwriter Cass Cwik wrote “Snowy White Owl” after following the story of a young male owl that appeared in a farm field south of McHenry in early December 2024.

Richmond-Burton's football team will host Byron in a Class 3A state semifinal Saturday afternoon. Check out our game preview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism, when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.

On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.

On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism, when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.

On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.

On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism, when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.

On November 12th, McHenry Police received a call that a truck hit a curb and a sign. SHAW LOCAL reports officers found 58-year-old James R. Conaway of Genoa asleep behind the wheel of the truck. According to information filed in McHenry County court, Conaway was charged with aggravated DUI, and a judge cited Conaway's history of alcoholism when he denied Conaway's pretrial release from county jail.

Three teams in the Northwest Herald coverage area - Burlington Central, Cary-Grove and Richmond-Burton - are still alive in the state football playoffs. Get a preview of each team's quarterfinal game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Five Northwest Herald teams – Burlington Central, Cary-Grove, Jacobs, Prairie Ridge and Richmond-Burton – remain in the IHSA state playoffs. Here is a preview of each team's second-round game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Jacobs won its first playoff game in four years Saturday when the 22nd-seeded Golden Eagles beat No. 11 Addison Trail 36-27 in a Class 7A opener. That, plus news on Burlington Central, Prairie Ridge and Cary-Grove in the Northwest Herald football notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here is a look at the opening-round playoff matchups awaiting McHenry County area teams this weekend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Jacobs senior quarterback Connor Goehring returns against Cary-Grove in regular-season finale, and info on Prairie Ridge and Dundee-Crown in the McHenry County Week 9 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Cary-Grove freshmen Ty Tenopir and Leo Zavala combined for 175 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the Trojans' 44-29 win over host Jacobs on Friday night. And info on Crystal Lake South's season in the McHenry County Week 9 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are the 2025 IHSA football playoff pairings for McHenry County area teams. Dates and times will be updated.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 9 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

There is only one week left to earn a spot in the playoffs, and there are plenty of McHenry County area football teams still battling to get in. Here is where teams stand heading into Week 9.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Dundee-Crown's home game against Prairie Ridge on Friday was suspended because of 'a situation in the area' before resuming Saturday. That, plus info on last week's KRC game between Johnsburg and Woodstock in the McHenry County football notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 8 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

There are only two weeks left to earn a spot in the playoffs, and there are plenty of McHenry County area football teams still battling to get in. Here is where teams stand heading into Week 8.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Winning its next two games will be difficult for Hampshire's football team, but at least the Whip-Purs have put themselves in position to earn a postseason berth if they can pull it off. Plus, news on Richmond-Burton in the McHenry County Week 7 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 7 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

There are only three weeks left to earn a spot in the playoffs, and there are plenty of McHenry County area football teams still battling to get in. Here are where teams stand heading into Week 7.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Huntley lost a heartbreaker to FVC leader Prairie Ridge on Friday night, but 6-foot-5 sophomore QB Malik Carter showed off his potential, throwing for 289 yards and combining for three touchdowns. And more in the McHenry County Week 6 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 6 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Dundee-Crown has not been a significant player in the FVC during the past decade. Change may be on the horizon, however. The Chargers have back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 1998. And more on Johnsburg and Marian Central in this week's McHenry County notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for all the Week 5 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for all the Week 5 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for all the Week 5 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus info on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Burlington Central's offense isn't humming like it did a year ago, when it featured the Fox Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year, but the Rockets are still winning. Plus notes on Huntley, Woodstock and Marengo in the McHenry County Week 4 notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for all the Week 4 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for all the Week 4 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for all the Week 4 games around the McHenry County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.