You Never Know What Will Happen When You Ask It was a rainy day at Jewel in Deerfield, and Ewan and his mom were about 30 minutes from finishing their popcorn fundraiser shift. They had debated packing up early, but decided to stick it out. Good thing they did. Ewan had been having fun with ... read more Posted by Allison Waggoner Tuesday, September 22, 2026 7:44:00 PM Categories: Aptakisic District Cub Scout Camps & Activities Featured Scouts Home North Star District Potawatomi District Scouting in Action Venturing Comments(0)
NEIC Scouts Elevate Their Scouting Experience at the 2026 National Jamboree Local Scouts and Scouters experienced Scouting at its biggest and most adventurous at the 2026 National Jamboree. The Jamboree is a national event held once every three to four years. Northeast Illinois Council’s contingent brought together 62... read more Posted by Allison Waggoner Sunday, August 23, 2026 10:48:00 AM Categories: Aptakisic District Featured Scouts Home NEIC News North Star District Potawatomi District Scouting in Action Scouts BSA Camps & Activities Venturing Comments(0)
Discover Scouts: Where Every Child has a Place What is the Discover Scouts Program? Discover Scouts is the dedicated outreach initiative of the Northeast Illinois Council, committed to uplifting underserved communities through Scouting. Our innovative approach involves: Strategic... read more Posted by Allison Waggoner Sunday, May 3, 2026 10:37:00 AM Categories: Aptakisic District Featured Scouters Home NEIC News North Star District Potawatomi District Scouting in Action Venturing Comments(0)
Featured Scout: Sanjana Purayil When Sanjana “Sanju” Purayil looks back on her Scouting journey, she doesn’t just see merit badges and campouts—she sees a series of firsts that helped shape who she is today. Sanju’s introduction to Scouting started on the sidelines. As a child,... read more Posted by Allison Waggoner Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:02:00 PM Categories: Featured Scouts Scouting in Action Comments(0)
Scouting in Action Jayden's (JJ's) 2025 Fundraising Story During the 2025 fundraising season, JJ showed what dedication, resilience, and the true spirit of Scouting look like in action. JJ committed nearly every possible moment to fundraising this year and finished the season with more than $28,000 in... read more Posted by Allison Waggoner Monday, January 19, 2026 10:35:00 AM Categories: Featured Scouts Home NEIC News Scouting in Action Comments(0)