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      <title>Investing in Stronger Leaders for Stronger Units</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As you spend time in Scouting, you come to understand something simple but important: The experience a young person has in this program is shaped, in large part, by the volunteer adult leaders who guide it.

I can never give enough thanks to the... <a href='https://www.neic.org/investing-in-stronger-leaders-for-stronger-units'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2026 National Jamboree</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Scouting America’s National Jamboree is back in 2026, and the Northeast Illinois Council is proud to send a contingent of youths and adult leaders to this once-in-a-lifetime event. Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with adventure,... <a href='https://www.neic.org/jamboree'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What town and unit number was the first Scouting unit in the Northeast Illinois Council?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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... <a href='https://www.neic.org/what-town-and-unit-number-was-the-first-scouting-unit-in-the-northeast-illinois-council'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet Peter Chatain: Eagle Scout Headed to the Olympics</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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... <a href='https://www.neic.org/meet-peter-chatain-eagle-scout-headed-to-the-olympics'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Feature Scout: Leith</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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... <a href='https://www.neic.org/feature-scout-leith'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Rules for Adult Applications Beginning Jan. 16, 2024</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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... <a href='https://www.neic.org/new-rules-for-adult-applications-beginning-jan-16-2024'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Feature Scout: Zachary</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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... <a href='https://www.neic.org/feature-scout-zachary'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 05:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Outdoor Committee Needs Volunteers to Maintain a Successful Program</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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... <a href='https://www.neic.org/outdoor-committee-needs-volunteers-to-maintain-a-successful-program'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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