By Bill McMorris Illinois Statehouse News

CHICAGO–Six men and six women were charged with bringing one of Illinois’ most infamous political scandals to a close, but the Rod Blagojevich saga will continue on to next week and beyond, as the jury deadlocked on all but one charge of corruption against the ex-Illinois governor.

ISN Staff The jury in the federal corruption trial of Rod Blagojevich has found the former Illinois governor guilty on only one count, and hung on the remaining 23 counts. The prosecution will most likely retry the case on the deadlocked counts. Bill McMorris will have the full story — stay tuned.

By Bill McMorris  Illinois Statehouse News CHICAGO– The judge in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich expects the jury to wrap up by Friday. Other media reports indicated a verdict could come as soon as this afternoon. Federal Judge James Zagel made the prediction late Tuesday morning after reading the latest missive from jurors. The [...]

By Bill McMorris Illinois Statehouse News

CHICAGO — Jurors remain buried in deliberations on Monday in the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, but they are maintaining contact with the judge — an indication of a jury looking to avoid deadlock.

By Bill McMorris    Illinois Statehouse News CHICAGO– Jurors in the corruption trial of Rod Blagojevich rocked Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Thursday, telling the judge they had reached agreement on only two of the 24 charges against the former Illinois governor and his brother.  

ISN Report CHICAGO — The jury in the federal corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Thursday reported to the judge that members are deadlocked on 11 of the 24 corruption counts. Jurors have not considered 11 of the counts, and have reached a unanimous decision on two of the counts. Federal Judge James Zagel has sent a [...]