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* From a press release…

Statement from the Family of Senator Mark Kirk

CHICAGO - The office of Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement at the request of Senator Kirk’s family:

“We are happy to say that after suffering a stroke in January, Mark has progressed to the point where he can move home with his family.He will continue to work on his recovery as an out-patient at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. He has begun a rigorous walking study program to further his mobility and independence while maintaining his schedule with staff.”

“We are grateful for the wonderful doctors and personnel at the RIC for their care of Mark, and to the residents of Illinois who have given him privacy and time to heal. We also thank everyone who has shared their prayers and wishes for his return to the U.S. Senate as soon as possible.”

Great news.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 2:40 pm

Comments

Great news, indeed! His recovery pace has been quite remarkable. A credit to his health care providers, but especially to Senator Kirk’s fortitude.

Comment by Wensicia Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 2:49 pm
he also said that it was wrong to raise property taxes because the school boards didn’t create the problem, springfield politicians did. well most people in the pension system didn’t cause a problem either. So why is he advocating that 1 group has to pay and the other doesn’t. I would argue that the school boards receive the benefits of the politicians not putting money into the state pension system.

Comment by Choice? Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 3:08 pm
Woot!

Choice I think you commented on the wrong thread.

RIC is a real asset to Chicago

Comment by OneMan Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 3:12 pm
Politically we are worlds apart. However, I wish that he has a speedy recovery. Strokes are terrible to suffer.

Comment by How Ironic Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 3:40 pm
Congrats to Sen. Kirk on the progress. Very cool!

Comment by Cindy Lou Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 3:54 pm
AWESOME!

Comment by UISer Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 3:58 pm
Attaboy!

Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 4:08 pm
Wishing Mark Kirk all the best for a rapid and full recovery.

Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 4:33 pm
What is a “walk study” program? Can he still not communicate? That’s truly unfortunate.

Comment by Anon Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 4:36 pm
What wonderful news & an answer to many prayers!

Comment by Southern Illinois Voter Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 4:44 pm
I look forward to the day Illinois is represented in the US Senate by two functional senators.

Comment by Excessively Rabid Thursday, May 3, 12 @ 4:47 pm