Sen Mark Kirk's Condidtion Upgraded to "Fair"

Dr. Fessler provided the following update on Senator Kirk’s condition this morning:

“Senator Kirk’s recovery is continuing. He is alert, talking and responding well to questions. He has been upgraded to fair condition and we are very pleased with his progress,” said Richard Fessler, MD, PhD, neurosurgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and professor of neurological surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Update on Sen Kirk's Condition

“Senator Kirk continues to progress as expected and we continue to be hopeful about his long term prognosis. He remains in serious condition and is being monitored closely,” said Richard Fessler, neurosurgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and professor of neurological surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Statement by Sen Kirk's Family Following His Stroke

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

"We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support we've received over the last couple of days -- from President Obama, Leader McConnell, Senator Durbin, Governor Quinn, Mayor Emanuel, the Illinois delegation and so many others across the state, the nation and beyond. Words cannot describe how much Joe Manchin's friendship and support means to us and especially to Mark. We are truly blessed to have such amazing family and friends."

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