The jury in the Rod Blagojevich corruption trial sent a note to Judge James Zagel Wednesday afternoon saying that they couldn’t reach a decision on a number of counts.

“We’ve gone beyond reasonable attempts [to reach a verdict],” They have reached the impasse without “rancor,” or heated infighting.

The jury then asked to go home for the day.

Zagel said he needs further clarification on which charges they are undecided before deciding on the next step.

If the jury is deadlocked, Zagel could enforce the Allen charge, which encourages the jury to re-examine their positions and work diligently towards a verdict.

Zagel thought the note was important enough to summon Rod and Robert Blagojevich and their lawyers to court. He summoned them sometime after 2:00 p.m., they arrived closer to 4 p.m.

It’s unclear where the jury stands at this moment. They could be deadlocked on all, or just a few of the 24 charges facing Blagojevich.

The note and the aftermath likely means more deliberation from jurors and does not signal an end in sight.

(Source: NBC Chicago)