Six years after the investigation began, 18 months after his arrest, and 17 months after he launched a national media blitz that included everything from "The View" to Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice," the day is finally upon us.

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich -- and his brother -- will arrive shortly in federal court to face extensive corruption charges.

Jury selection begins this morning, with attorneys whittling down a group of 100 potential jurors, a process that's expected to take three or four days.