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Attorney General Lisa Madigan gives birth to daughter

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is a mother for the second time.

She gave birth this morning to Lucy Lillian Madigan Byrnes. Lucy weighs in at 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and is 20 inches long.

Madigan and her husband, Pat Byrnes, also have a three-year-old daughter, Rebecca.

Madigan says in a statement that she's thrilled and that Rebecca is proud to be a big sister.

Madigan will take a short break from her post as she recovers. Until then, she plans to be in daily contact with her staff.

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