It is our pleasure to announce that Teri Ross has agreed to serve as the Council Advancement Chairman. Please click to find out more about Teri.

To earn the Year of Service Award in 2010, Scouts will work with their unit leaders to choose appropriate service opportunities throughout the year. Each Scout will receive the Year of Service patch and their unit leader will award them the appropriate rocker as each month?s service project is completed. Click for more information.

All Venturers, Explorers, and Boy Scouts over 14 are invited to the Annual Ski Trip on January 18, 2010. Click for more details.

The Adventure Base 100 is a hands-on, total immersion Scouting exhibit that is traveling the country during Scouting's centennial year. It will visit Chicago for three days in the spring in conjunction with Chicago's Cinco de Mayo Festival. Click to find out more or to volunteer to help!

Boy Scouts, family and friends have the opportunity to purchase tickets at a discount for the Saturday, January 9th Bulls game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves!

Bring your sleeping bag to explore one of the most exciting spots in town! Dozin' with the Dinos is a unique opportunity for children ages 6-12 to spend the night at The Field Museum. You will spend your evening enjoying activities based upon Field Museum exhibitions, munching on a snack, and exploring the Museum's wondrous exhibitions, including Inside Ancient Egypt by flashlight.

Please join us on December 3, 2009 as we celebrate the leaders from generation to generation who have given exceptional service to disadvantaged youth.

The BSA has created a calendar to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Scouting. Order your copy of this unique memento of the Boy Scouts of America centennial today!

Join UIC Men's Basketball to celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the Boy Scouts on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the UIC Pavilion. The 100 Year Celebration will feature: Post Game Reception (cake and drinks will be provided), on-court photo opportunity, prizes and contests, Boy Scout tunnel for pre-game player introductions, Scouts as ball boys, and much more!

Take your Scouts through the mists of time to a forgotten age and tale of devotion, courage, and love?at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. It is a Knight to remember with a two hour performance and a full meal on a special matinee date with a special Scout rate - November 21 at 1:30pm.  The show has many features that will help them work toward various patches. All Scouts that attend will receive a Medieval Times Patch for attending the show.

The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2010 World Tour to the Allstate Arena Dec. 28 & 29 for three shows. The Globetrotters showcase a captivating assortment of trick shots, high-flying dunks, and ball handling wizardry...with a side-splitting array of comedy guaranteed to entertain both the young and the young at heart. Take advantage of great savings with $10.00 off of the regularly priced $31.50 & $21.50 tickets.

Honoring the Stars of the Chicago Area Council : The Adult Volunteer Leaders, and Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Scouting with Special Highlight : Silver Beaver Court of Honor

Annually, the Chicago Area Council recognizes the contributions of volunteer Scouters with the Silver Beaver Award, the Boy Scouts of Americas highest honor for service in a local council. If you know a deserving Scouter, send in their nomination form today. Nominations are due to the Council Service Center no later than 4:30pm on November 30th.

The Scout Shop will close on Saturday, November 28, and reopen on Friday, December 11. Please plan your Scout supply purchases accordingly.

Owasippe Scout Reservation 2010 Summer Camp Fees Have Been Posted Please Click Here for More Information.