Illini Lodge 55 was created through the consolidation of Waukheon Lodge 55 and Illini Lodge 92 in May of 1994. The current Lodge Chiefs of each lodge were co-chiefs for the remainder of the year. Prairielands Council was created in 1991 with the consolidation of Arrowhead Council and Piankeshaw Council. A temporary council name of Illiana was used for the first year. The totem for Illini Lodge 55 is the White Tailed Deer, represented by a one-inch deer antler piece hung from a leather lace in the fashion of a bolo tie. The honor of the Brotherhood in the lodge is represented by tying a figure eight knot on the end of each piece of lace. Vigil members are presented with an antler point that is worn below the other antler piece. The antler tip has two holes, one at each end, through which the ends of the laces are passed and knotted to form a triangle.