Former U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk speaks publicly for first time in more than five years
Kirk addressed his continuing recovery from a stroke, his achievements in office, and the current state of U.S. politics.
Kirk addressed his continuing recovery from a stroke, his achievements in office, and the current state of U.S. politics.
Former U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has been out of the political spotlight for more than five years. But CBS 2 Streaming Anchor Brad Edwards spoke with Kirk recently, and nothing was off limits.
CBS 2 Investigator Brad Edwards talked candidly with Kirk, and no topic was off limits. More on the CBS 2 News at 10.
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