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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

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

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

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

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