Statement from Governor Quinn Regarding Senator Mark Kirk

CHICAGO - January 23, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today released a statement regarding Senator Mark Kirk, who suffered a stroke this weekend.

”Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the senator and his family as we wish him a swift and strong recovery. We can all take comfort knowing that as a Navy commander, Sen. Kirk knows how to fight and he will fight through this to return to his work on behalf of the people of Illinois as quickly as possible.”