Sen. Kirk doing "better than expected" -- Crain's Chicago Business
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is mending well from his severe stroke on Sunday, and even asked for his Blackberry not long after his surgery. While his doctor acknowledged the Senator has a long road in front of him, he noted that Sen. Kirk mentally is "ready to go back to work."
William J. Cadigan,Committeeman
509 Park Drive Kenilworth, IL
60043 (847) 251-6100
www.ntro.org
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NTRO, CADIGAN HOPEFUL FOR FULL RECOVERY FOR KIRK
Statement from William J. Cadigan, New Trier
Republican Organization Committeeman, reacting to the news that U.S. Sen. Mark
Kirk (R-Ill.) is being treated for a stroke:
“Today, we were all saddened to learn that our
good friend and neighbor, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, suffered a stroke over the
weekend. Gratefully, we learned that the physicians treating Senator Kirk
believe that he has an excellent chance for a full recovery and are hopeful
that he will be able to resume his duties relatively soon.
“I have no doubt that Sen. Kirk will approach his
recovery with the same good humor, resolve and strong will that have marked his
service in the United States Congress and United States Navy Reserve.
“Our own Committeman Emeritus Tolbert Chisum has
been in contact with Senator Kirk's family, and he says they are very grateful
for the outpouring of concern and support.
“Please join me and my wife Beth, Tolbert and
Senator Kirk's many other friends in our community in sending him and his
family your thoughts and prayers for a swift and complete recovery.”
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Reaction to Sen. Kirk suffering stroke
Sen. Mark Kirk's colleagues in the Senate and House, including our own Rep. Robert Dold, react to his ailment and wish him well.
Illinois backlog of unpaid bills nears $8.5 billion
ABC7Chicago.com
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka says the stack of unpaid bills in her office tops $4.2 billion and the state's total of backlogged bills is more than $8.5 billion. Some of these bills go as far back as Labor Day.
Mark Kirk opposes PIPA and SOPA
Sen. Mark Kirk opposes PIPA (Protect Intellecutal Property Act), the Senate's version of SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act). This is the pending legislation before Congress that has several websites "go black" today in protest.
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PATLAK, TURELLI, LEVINE HEAD LIST OF NTRO ENDORSEMENTS
WINNETKA — Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak led the slate of candidates that the New Trier Republican Organization endorsed Saturday morning at the Winnetka Community House. The NTRO also strongly endorsed six other candidates, including Lauren Turelli (58th Illinois House District), Marc Levine (9th Illinois Senate District), Dr. Arie Friedman (29th Illinois Senate District), Rep. Robert Dold (10th U.S. House District), Timothy Wolfe (9th U.S. House District), and James Pieczonka (Cook County 12th Subcircuit Judge).
Patlak, the incumbent, has brought more efficiency and better representation to taxpayers at the Board of Review. A long-time member of the New Trier Republican Organization, Patlak first won election to the board in 2010. In winninghis seat two years ago, Patlak became the first Republican in 15 years to unseat a Democratic incumbent for a county office.
“Dan Patlak’s impact on the Board of Review has resulted in more efficiency and transparency in the office as well as savings for taxpayers,” said NTRO Committeeman Bill Cadigan, who also offered his personal endorsement of Patlak at the meeting. “The NTRO is very strongly in support of his primary campaign and will be there with him this Fall as he seeks re-election.”Turelli, a Lake Forest resident, received the endorsement over obstetrician Dr. Mark Neerhof in the race to replace retiring Democrat Karen May. Turelli ran a strong campaign against May in 2010, while Neerhof is running a credible primary campaign for the seat as well.
“It’s great news for voters in the 58th that we have two very strong, qualified candidates,” Cadigan said. Levine is running unopposed in the primary but will face presumptive Democrat nominee Daniel Biss for the 9th District Senate seat to be vacated by Jeffrey Schoenberg.
“This race will be a contrast in approaches to handling the state’s fiscal mess,” Cadigan said. “Marc Levine is very knowledgeable on the state’s massive unfunded public pension liabilities that threaten our future, and he’s committed to fixing the problem. He is just the kind of independent thinker and problem solver that wins elections on the North Shore.”
Friedman, a Highland Park pediatrician, is running for the Illinois Senate seat that Lake Forest Democrat Susan Garrett holds. The state’s budget woes were a recurring theme during the endorsement meeting, as WLS-AM radio personality Dan Proft headlined the morning with some remarks.
NTRO also held a straw poll for President in which former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won by an overwhelming margin.
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Kirk Calls for Criminal Probe into Project Shield |
Mark Kirk called for a federal probe into Cook County's failed "Project Shield" initiative.
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Statement - Obama Non-Recess Appointments | Mark Kirk | Senator ...
Sen. Mark Kirk speaks out against President Obama's Constitutionally questionable non-recess appointments.
Illinois Becomes Moody's Lowest-Rated State After Downgrade
San Francisco Chronicle
Welcome to the state with the lowest debt rating! Moody's downgraded Illinois today, making it the biggest credit risk in the country. "Illinois leaders have a responsibility to hear the message being sent," Republican Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka said in a statement.
Romney, Santorum gear up for Illinois after Iowa
Chicago Daily Herald
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