Mark Kirk

Illinois' GOP U.S. Sen. Kirk Announces Support Of Same-Sex Marriage

Kelsey Proud and WBEZ — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:47:31 +0000

Updated: 3:46 p.m., 5:54 p.m.

Republican Senator Mark Kirk of Illinois has released a statement today in support of same-sex marriage.

On his website, Kirk says "life comes down to who you love and who loves you back:"

Durbin, Kirk Introduce Anti-Gun Trafficking Legislation

The Associated Press — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:36:49 +0000

Illinois' two U.S. senators - Democrat Dick Durbin and Republican Mark Kirk - say they and other senators will introduce a bill to crack down on gun trafficking and straw purchasing.

After Suffering Major Stroke, Sen. Kirk To Return To Work Jan. 3

The Associated Press — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:32:19 +0000

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk will return to work in Washington on Jan. 3, a year after suffering a major stroke that required months of intense rehabilitation.

Kirk has indicated previously that he'd return to work next month but hadn't specified a date. The Republican's spokeswoman, Erin Athas, confirmed the date on Thursday. She had no further details.

Kirk gives first public message since stroke in video

The Associated Press and St. Louis Public Radio — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:37:05 +0000

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has issued his first public remarks since suffering a stroke.

In a video released Tuesday, Kirk says he can't wait to get back to work and is walking again. The 52-year-old senator suffered a major stroke in January and underwent emergency surgery. He entered a rehabilitation center in February and was discharged last week.

Here's that video statement:

http://youtu.be/WpBoYmKX-QQ

Ill. Sen. Kirk's doctor happy with stroke recovery

The Associated Press — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:15:59 +0000

Mark Kirk's doctor says he is pleased with the Illinois senator's progress in recovering from a stroke in January.

Dr. Richard Harvey said Friday that Kirk continues to improve his "mobility for day-to-day activities." He adds that Kirk has been meeting regularly with his staff and has been getting visits from close friends and family.

Harvey is the medical director of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Center for Stroke Rehabilitation.