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U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk Out of the Hospital

The senator's family says he is well enough after his January stroke to go home.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) has been released from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, where he had been recovering from a stroke, according to a statement from his family that WGN radio is reporting today, Thursday.

"We are happy to say that after suffering a stroke in January, Mark has progressed to the point where he can move home with his family," the statement said. The Illinois Republican will continue as an out-patient at the institute, the family statement said. "He has begun a rigorous walking study program to further his mobility and independence while maintaining his schedule with staff."

After the stroke, Kirk underwent emergency surgery that included the temporary removal of part of his skull to allow for swelling. He moved from a hospital to the rehabilitation center in February.

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"We are grateful for the wonderful doctors and personnel at the RIC for their care of Mark, and to the residents of Illinois who have given him privacy and time to heal," the statement said. "We also thank everyone who has shared their prayers and wishes for his return to the U.S. Senate as soon as possible."


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