In early October, 27 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø student teachers and 10 practicing teachers from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹Ù꿉۪s eight professional development school (PDS) sites attended the 2015 Illinois Reading Council (IRC) Conference in Peoria. The 3-day, statewide conference was held at the Peoria Civic Center and Marriott Pere Marquette Hotel, less than two miles from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ¹Ù꿉۪s campus.