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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

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

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

I’ve been involved in Scouting for most of my life. As a youth, I participated in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Life Scout before stepping away during my freshman year of high school because of competing priorities. Looking... 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

Ship 129 Returns from a Transformational Florida Sea Base Adventure In late May, a crew of 8 from Ship 129 embarked on an unforgettable adventure to Florida Sea Base in Islamorada, Florida, beginning with an overnight at Camp Jackson Sawyer on... read more

Grow your unit's social media presence today. In this digital age a good pack, troop, or crew social media presence is something you should have in your unit’s playbook. A unit social media page has several uses. From sharing important meeting... read more

  Starting Scouting with your Tiger can feel exciting—and maybe a little overwhelming. This special Tiger Family Training Experience is designed to show new families just how fun, simple, and rewarding Cub Scouting can be. Parents and Tigers... read more

Celebrate 100 Years of Jewish Scouting at B’Yachad – The Great Jewish Camporee Northeast Illinois Council is proud to support and celebrate the many faith traditions represented throughout Scouting. In 2026, Jewish Scouting marks an incredible... read more