Former Miss Illinois/Miss America to run for Congress

Erika Harold (photo from Missillinois.homestead.com)

Erika Harold, who won the 2003 Miss America pageant, announced she’s mounting a Republican primary challenge to Rep. Rodney Davis in Illinois.

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    Unresolved pension crisis contributes to Illinois credit rating downgrade

    After the Illinois legislature adjourned without passing pension reform, the state’s credit rating was downgraded and given a negative outlook.

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    Should he choose to run again, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn may have some competition in the 2014 Illinois governor election.

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    Officials: Obama to tap ex-Bush official as next FBI chief

    President Barack Obama plans to nominate James Comey to replace Robert Mueller as FBI director.

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    Poll: Voters divided between parties in 2014 battle for House

    Only three in ten say they approve of the job congressional Democrats are doing, with less than a quarter giving a thumbs up to Republicans in Congress.

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    Survey: Iowa voters say yes to Hillary Clinton

    Hillary Clinton has the early edge in a key battleground state, should she choose to run for president in 2016.

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    Iowa Businesses Could Save a total of $200 million

    Together, Iowa businesses could save more than $200 million state-wide over the next four years. The savings are in a…

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    Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill

    The medical marijuana proposal is being sent to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for approval after being approved by Illinois lawmakers.

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    Lawmakers to give public universities $900 million

    The Iowa state legislature passed a bill Thursday night to spend nearly $900 million on higher education next year. Local…

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    Some drivers may now renew licenses online

    Iowa residents will have the option to renew their driver’s licenses online.