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Former Gov. George Ryan and wife, Lura Lynn, aren’t the only ones anxiously awaiting the verdict in his federal corruption trial.

*To wit: Nail-biting reporters scurried en masse to the Dirksen federal building Thursday when it was learned two women jurors who have been wearing casual clothes during deliberations were spotted in more formal attire — thereby sending a vibe to the fourth estate that a verdict might be imminent.

*Nit wit: This should have been a “not yet” hint: Two female jurors maintained their exercise routines Thursday by donning headphones and walking the stairs outside the jury room.

Yesterday, when the jury decision rumors began, I sent an e-mail to a reporter friend who is covering the trial. He sent this back (slightly edited for content):

It’s BS as far as I can tell. I’ve been checking and we have someone down there. 780 AM reported that “two jurors dressed nicely today.” Well, it’s the forewoman, who ALWAYS dresses nicely, and the hot North Shore Marathoner Mom, who also often dresses nicely. Sun Times sent 7 people over, but they’re apparently treating it as a dress rehearsal.