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Snowfall Provides Perfect PTFD Training Ground

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Fire Department (PBPN FD) has found a way to turn the 2025 Polar Vortex snowfall into an unexpected opportunity. With thick sheets of ice forming on the Nation’s ponds, the department’s firefighters are diving headfirst … Continue reading

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Illinois Legislature Makes History, Votes to Return Stolen Land to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –  Marking a historic milestone in the national Land Back movement, the Illinois Legislature voted yesterday to transfer Shabbona Lake State Park back to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (Senate Bill 867).  The following is a statement from Prairie … Continue reading

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Jury Duty Rescheduled

The Jury Duty scheduled for January 3rd, 2025 has been rescheduled to April 8th, 2025 at 9 a.m. Please return you Jury Questionnaire’s if you have not done so. Thank you, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Judicial Center

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PTFD Firefighters Honored for Saving Patient

On December 18, 2024, three Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department (PTFD) first responders were awarded Outstanding Service Awards for their successful efforts saving a cardiac patient’s life. Captain / Paramedic Eric Ganson, Firefighter / Paramedic Josh Greenlee, and Firefighter / EMT … Continue reading

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Development Takes Significant Strides

12/13/2024, Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation Excitement continues to build as the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s 150/75 Development takes significant strides forward. The highly anticipated Gaia Building, a cornerstone of this transformative project, is making steady progress, with the construction team … Continue reading

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Brome Hay for Sale – 2023 Crop Year

Tribal Member – $40 per Bale Tribal Employee – $50 per Bale Bale is 5X6 (approximately 1,500 lbs.) Maximum Order is 20 bales Free Delivery on the Reservation Offer good while supplies last or through March 1, 2025. Total quantity … Continue reading

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Public Notice – Comment on Code

  MEMORANDUM   Date: 12/04/24 To: PBPN Tribal Membership From: Tribal Attorney’s Office Re: Tribal Council Agenda Item – Posting 60-Day Comment Period for New Proposed Chapter 10-7 Franchise Code     12.04.2024   PUBLIC NOTICE   A new proposed … Continue reading

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PBPN Seeks One Alternate for Election Board

11/22/24 The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council is seeking one enrolled PBPN tribal member to fill (1) one Alternate for the Election Board position. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Election Board consists of three (3) members, a Chairperson and … Continue reading

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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR KDOT 5311

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is submitting an application for capital and operating assistance for transportation under the U.S.C. (rural public transportation) of the Federal Transit Act. The application will be for capital funds to replace one vehicle in our current … Continue reading

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PBPN Seeks 2 for PBPEC Board of Directors

11.18.24 Pursuant to the Charter of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Entertainment Corporation, applicants are now being accepted for two Corporation Board Directors. Qualified applicants should submit a resume, letter of interest, and two (2) letters of professional reference to … Continue reading

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