The Michael Madigan jury has ended its third day of deliberations without a verdict in Illinois’ highest-stakes public corruption trial in years.

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Madigan faces a 23-count indictment in federal court, charging him with racketeering conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and attempted extortion.

The jurors in the landmark racketeering trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant deliberated for their first full day Thursday without reaching a verdict — though they should be all set on office supplies.

After more than three months, the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is now in the hands of a jury.