Sen. Mark Kirk Undergoes Surgery After Suffering Stroke

By Samantha Abernethy in News on Jan 23, 2012 7:20PM

Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk suffered a stroke over the weekend and today went under the knife to relieve swelling around his brain. The senator, 52, checked himself into the hospital on Saturday, and doctors determined he'd suffered an ischemic stroke. Kirk's office released a statement on his condition:

The surgery was successful. Due to his young age, good health and the nature of the stroke, doctors are very confident in the Senator's recovery over the weeks ahead.