Mark Kirk
Age: 51
Birthplace: Champaign
Residence: Highland Park
Current job: Congressman (2001-present); commander, U.S. Navy Reserve
Previous positions: Teacher, Milestone College prep school, London (1983); Aide to U.S. Rep. John Porter, R-Ill (1984-1990); information officer, International Finance Corp., a member of the World Bank Group (1990-91); special assistant, U.S. Department of State (1992-93); lawyer, Baker & McKenzie (1993-95); counsel, U.S. House International Relations Committee (1995-99)
Education: Bachelor’s degree, Cornell University (1981); master’s degree, London School of Economics (1982); law degree, Georgetown University (1992)
Personal: Divorced, no children