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Military Family Fee Waiver Now Available for Scouting America Families   Scouting America is proud to announce a new Military Family Fee Waiver program designed to make Scouting more accessible for military-connected youth. Beginning June... read more

Starting July 9, unit leaders can update these new fields in their Unit Pin within Organization Manager: Fundraising Helps Cover Costs Let families know if fundraising opportunities help offset the cost of participating. Trial Visit... read more

Ready to Grow Your Scouting Skills? Register for the 2026 Scouting University!      Saturday, November 7 Wildwood Presbyterian Church 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake, IL 8 am to 4 pm $20 per person... read more

We asked this question of our unit leaders recently, and it turns out it was harder to answer than we anticipated. So, we turned to council historian John Ropiequet for some background. Evanston Peter C. Wercks first appeared in the paper on July... read more

I am an Eagle Scout from Troop 20 in Winnetka. I just graduated with my master’s in computer science, and I am living in Alameda, California, where I work at Ello as a machine learning engineer. As a rower, I qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic... read more

I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to experience so many new things since joining Scouts. One of the best parts about Scouting is getting to meet new people from all over the country. I have made some of my best friends in Scouting. A few of my favorite... read more

To ensure the safety and well-being of our Scouts and volunteers, BSA is implementing changes in the way it processes adult applications beginning Jan. 16. The biggest change is that adult leaders will not be allowed to participate in unit... read more

In November, I earned my 139th merit badge, which is all the merit badges a Scout can possibly get. It is something that only 1 in 26,000 Scouts accomplish. I decided to make this my goal while I was still in Cub Scouts. I loved to wear my brag... read more

The Northeast Illinois Council thrives with more than 15 dynamic committees to deliver a standout Scouting program for youths in our communities. From Local Adventure Days to fishing, nature trails, and archery and rifle programs, NEIC’s Outdoor... read more