Constitutional convention supporters hold rally

Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn and former state Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka were among the speakers at a rally in Chicago Sunday to drum up support for a constitutional convention.

Topinka told the crowd at a Chicago park that constitutions aren't designed to last forever and must adapt with the times.

Supporters are asking voters to check "yes" on a Nov. 4 ballot question about the convention.

Every two decades Illinois voters can decide whether to hold a convention to overhaul the state constitution. The 20-year deadline comes up again in November.

Quinn has said the convention is necessary to push legislators to address issues including ethics reform, school funding and the pension system.

Opponents say the constitution doesn't need an overhaul.