Mark Kirk
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk Returns To Work This Week
It has been nearly a year since U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk suffered a major stroke. This week, Kirk will finally head back to the Senate, and get back to work.
Sen. Kirk Pays First Visit To Office Since Stroke
The Illinois Republican spent about a half-hour meeting with aides on Thursday in advance of his anticipated return to work when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3.
Ex-Wife: Kirk Improperly Paid His Ex-Girlfriend For Campaign Work
The ex-wife of U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) has filed a federal election complaint, alleging he improperly paid his ex-girlfriend for campaign work.
Sen. Kirk Released From Rehab Institute
Nearly four months after suffering a stroke, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) has been released from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and is now back at his Highland Park home.
Colleague: Kirk Is Recovering Well
There is word that U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) could soon begin casting votes again as he battles back from his stroke.
Kirk’s Progress After Stroke Continues, His Doctor Says
Dr. Richard Harvey said Friday the U.S. senator 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.
Stroke Victim Kirk Moves To Rehabilitation Center
Kirk, 52, was moved from Northwestern Memorial Hospital to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, where doctors will assess his condition and tailor a treatment program for him.
Kirk ‘Alert And Responsive’ After Latest Stroke Operation
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is described as alert and responsive after another operation to relieve swelling in his brain, after he suffered a stroke last weekend.
Kirk Blasts Congressional District Remap
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says the new congressional district map drawn up by Illinois Democrats denies suburban voters a voice.
Durbin, Kirk: It’s Time To Clean Up Chicago River
Illinois’ two U.S. senators – and some other politicians – took a water taxi tour of the Chicago River Sunday before proclaiming that it’s time to clean it up.
Kirk: Pakistan Was ‘Probably Fully Aware’ Of Bin Laden’s Hideout
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk said he believes that the Pakstani government was “probably fully aware” that Osama bin Laden was living somewhere in the country.
Kirk: White House May Need To Release Photo Of Bin Laden’s Corpse
The Illinois junior senator concedes it could be grisly, but suggests releasing photographic evidence of Osama bin Laden’s death would quash conspiracy theories that he survives.
Kirk, Durbin React To Bin Laden’s Death
U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) are both speaking out about the death of Osama bin Laden.
Illinois’ Natural Resources Could Help Relieve Gas Prices
Illinois is among six states where the average price for a gallon of gas has topped $4 and several more are close behind, according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge.
High Gas Prices Have Hidden Cost Layers
It’s not just market forces driving up the price of gasoline. There are also taxes and special additive costs, CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports.
Kirk, Durbin Grill Nuclear Safety Experts
The U.S. senators from Illinois say they have concerns about nuclear plants here, now that vulnerabilities have been exposed in Japan.
Senators To Address Doubts About Illinois Nuclear Plants
Problems with nuclear power plant reactors in Japan still have some people asking questions about the safety of nuclear power plants in Illinois.
Kirk: Get Nuclear Waste Away From Lake Michigan
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) says the nation needs a permanent nuclear fuel waste storage system, but not near Lake Michigan, as is currently the case with the spent fuel pool in far north suburban Zion.
Kirk Urges Obama To Clarify Libyan Mission — And U.S.’s Role
The state’s junior senator hopes President Obama delivers more clarity on what he hopes to achieve in the air strikes against Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi’s miltary forces.
Kirk: U.S. Troops Will Support Efforts In Libya
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) says U.S. forces will support, though not lead, efforts to rein in Muammar Qaddafi in Libya.
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