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SUMMARY:2026 U.S. Civics Bee Regional Competition
DESCRIPTION:The National Civics Bee  is an annual competition that inspires young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Join us in this nonpartisan initiative to enhance civic literacy\, skills\, and participation.\n\n\n\nStudents respond to a 4-question essay prompt proposing ideas to improve their communities. Applications are now closed for the 2026 competition.\n\n\n\nJudges select finalists to advance to regional competitions to compete for trophies\, prizes\, and recognition. Regional competitions take place in-person between late March and late May. \n\n\n\nThe top 3 winners from each regional competition advance to the State Finals\, taking place from early June through July.\n\n\n\nOne finalist from each state receives a trip to the National Championship to compete for big prizes.\n\n\n\nThe Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a Regional Competition host.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="text-align: center\;">The National Civics Bee&reg\; is an annual competition that inspires young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Join us in this nonpartisan initiative to enhance civic literacy\, skills\, and participation.</span><br />\n<br />\nStudents respond to a 4-question essay prompt proposing ideas to improve their communities. Applications are now closed for the 2026 competition.<br />\n<br />\nJudges select finalists to advance to regional competitions to compete for trophies\, prizes\, and recognition. Regional competitions take place in-person between late March and late May.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nThe top 3 winners from each regional competition advance to the State Finals\, taking place from early June through July.<br />\n<br />\nOne finalist from each state receives a trip to the National Championship to compete for big prizes.<br />\n<br />\n<em><strong>The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a Regional Competition host.</strong></em></span></span>
LOCATION:U.S. Civics Bee Regional Competition St . Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall\, Lewis University 101 W Arpt Rd\, Romeoville\, IL 60446
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URL:https://members.jolietchamber.com/events/details/u-s-civics-bee-regional-competition-7802
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