With former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial on recess until Tuesday, a former governor is recalling his battle with the longtime House speaker over

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.

Three more jurors were selected Friday to hear the landmark corruption case against former House Speaker Michael Madigan, but the frustratingly slow pace of jury selection has all but guaranteed that opening statements in the case will not come next 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,

Michael Madigan's federal corruption trial is scheduled to begin this week. Jury selection will start on Tuesday and could take up to four days.

A half-century career and status as Illinois’ most powerful politician ended nearly four years ago with a 24-count charge of bribery and racketeering.