The Illinois Press Photographers Association is pleased to announce the 2010 conference will be held April 23 to 25 at St. Louis University in St. Louis.

The private Catholic college is located in the heart of St. Louis midway between the Mississippi River and Forest Park. It is the second-oldest Jesuit university in the country

Stay tuned for more details concerning hotel specials and speakers.

A block of hotel rooms have been secured at a reduced rate for the 2010 Illinois Press Photographers Association Conference at St. Louis University. The Drury Inn Union Station is located a few blocks east of the college and is offering a room rate of $94.

The hotel features free parking and free hot breakfast.

Rooms are secured for reservation until April 9. IPPA members can still reserve rooms after April 9, but room availability is not guaranteed.

To make reservations, call 800-325-0720 and reference IPPA or reserve online.