Attorneys back in the courtroom at 9:45 am ET as they hope to select 12-member jury and six alternates by midweek. Judge expects opening statements to begin Thursday morning.

Chicago Tribune: Rezko sported “the air — and the wardrobe — of the confident and successful power broker he had once been” during first day of jury selection Monday.

Plus: An Obama campaign staffer was sighted in courtroom taking detailed notes. Get latest Rezko news here.