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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

The Cub Scout program is undergoing significant changes that take effect June 1. The Northeast Illinois Council hosted a town hall recently, where a BSA representative previewed the changes and answered questions. Here are some of the... 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

My years at Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan convinced me that the camp program was the key to the success of Scouting, and I support the camp to ensure that it is available to all future Scouts. I attended Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan as a camper from 1968 to 1974 and served on ... read more

Accessibility is the concept of whether a product, service or activity can be used by everyone. I think of accessibility as inclusion with its sleeves rolled up. How do we ensure that Scouting is accessible to all? We often think of accessibility... 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

Many people hear the words equality and equity and assume they are the same. At their core, these two words are related, but their meaning is nuanced. Equality is giving people the same things and assuming that they benefit from the same supports,... read more