At a time when Illinois legislators are debating the future of death penalty reforms, the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty will hold its annual conference in Chicago Oct. 24-27 at the Radisson Hotel, 160 E. Huron St.
Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking, is among the speakers.
See www.ncadp.org, or call (202) 543-9577. Registration rates are $65, with special rates available for students and seniors.