The jury that will determine the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is nearly complete after three slow days of jury selection this week.

Attorneys are paying close attention to details in what some say could be the largest political corruption case in Illinois history.

The former Illinois House Speaker once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power.

Many in the jury pool are already familiar with Michael Madigan’s name, which has prompted careful questioning about any potential bias.

The long-awaited trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House Speaker, began this week, signaling the start of a potentially extensive legal battle. According to ABC7 Chicago, Madigan faces federal racketeering and bribery charges in a case that federal prosecutors have dubbed the "Madigan enterprise,

Attorneys in the sweeping corruption case against ex-House speaker Michael Madigan resumed questioning potential jurors Friday morning, a process that has proceeded slower than expected and will now spill into next week.

Day two of jury selection for the trial of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan ended with a total of eight jurors selected.

Three jurors have been selected for the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker and Illinois Democratic Party Chair Michael Madigan. Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain arrived separately to the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse in Chicago Wednesday morning.