Politics Blagojevich Verdict WTTW News | June 27, 2011, 7:00 pm On day 10 of jury deliberations, former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich is found guilty on 17 of the 20 counts against him. Elizabeth Brackett was in court when the verdict was read and recounts the emotional and historic day. Blagojevich Trial Verdict Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Stories Following the ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Republicans Look to Rebuild Party Power in Illinois Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education Illinois Hemp Act Set to Ban Some THC Drinks Amid Pushback From Business Owners Share of Chicago Property Tax Revenues Claimed by TIF Funds Grew 2.1% in 2025: Report Johnson, Majority of City Council Remain At Odds Over 2027 Budget As Hearings End Here Are the 17 Men Chicago Will Pay $260.8M After Being Convicted Following Investigations by Ex-CPD Detective Reynaldo Guevara Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.