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Girl Scouts Take On D.C.! Highlights from the 2026 National Council Session and Girl Scout Convention
In the middle of July, on a very hot and humid day, the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana (GCNWI) National Delegation descended on Washington, D.C. They weren’t alone, as thousands…
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Who Are We?
Written by council historian Jan. Those of us who are registered Girl Scouts know that our troop, service unit, and council are part of Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA),…
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Once a Uniform, Always a Uniform
Written by Council Historian, Mia. Fashion has embraced a wide variety of fibers, fabrics, colors, and textures over the years, and Girl Scout uniforms have evolved right along with it. Many Girl Scout…
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Celebrating Our 2026 Cookie CEOs
Each year, we recognize our Cookie CEOs—the top five Girl Scout Cookie sellers in Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana! These outstanding entrepreneurs have taken their Cookie Program experience to the…
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Returning to Where It All Began: The History of the Girl Scout National Convention
Juliette Gordon Low established the first national Girl Scout office in Washington, DC, in 1913. She hired two women to run the office but found that, as the movement spread across the United…
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A Better Future, Built by Gold Award Girl Scouts
Being a Girl Scout means taking an active role in making the world a better place, and this year’s Class of 2026 Gold Awardees embraced that responsibility with passion, purpose, and determination. They…
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