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Stroger in fragile shape: County Board leader on feeding tube but mentally aware.
Byline: Mickey Ciokajlo
Jun. 2--Cook County Board President John Stroger is mentally aware but in more fragile physical condition than his family or county officials have revealed, according to two sources with knowledge of his recent medical care. Specifics about Stroger's condition have been closely guarded since he suffered a serious stroke on March 14, one week before Democratic voters renominated him for a fourth term. While his family has indicated his condition is improving, supporters and critics have raised questions about whether Stroger can return to lead the county.
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