Former Crystal Laker Don Udstuen on George Ryan Witness Stand Today

Former Cyrstal Lake resident, Gov. Richard Ogilvie patronage chief, Illinois State Medical Society superlobbyist, Metra Board member, senior George Ryan campaign advisor, power broker and current admitted felon Don Udstuen is now on the stand at the George Ryan corruption trial.

For what the U.S. Attorney's Office said it was going to question Ustuen about, go to this Udstuen index of McHenry County Blog stories.

Not included in the government's proffer was the mention of Udstuen and Ryan by Glen Good right before Thanksgiving. According to a Daily Herald story, Good, who had known Topinka since childhood, asked the then-State Representative for help in finding a job. He said Topinka asked Udstuen and Ryan for help. Good landed a job with the Department of Central Management Services, which was under Gov. Jim Edgar's control. Topinka’s spokesman said she was probably helping a constituent.