On Thursday, the judge said the cost of bringing dozens of prospective jurors to court, was close to $6,000 and that Vrdolyak may have to pay for it.
Jurors were brought in for the trial, before the last-minute plea.
Vrdolyak could be responsible for court costs
The former alderman pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge Monday. Prosecutors say he was part of a real estate kickback case, involving the sale of a $15 million property.
