Ex-Crystal Laker Don Udsteun Surfaces in Latest RTA Report

The fight is pretty  much the same as it was in 1974:  Will Chicago succeed in controlling the suburbs in matters of public transportation.

The fight is pretty much the same as it was in 1974: Will Chicago succeed in controlling the suburbs in matters of public transportation.

Don Udstuen was a lobbyist for the Illinois State Medical Society, ultimately rising to the well-paid post of heading up the Society’s medical malpractice company.

On the Metra Board representing McHenry County, he was caught up in a bribery scheme with former Republican State Rep. Roger Stanley  and turned state’s evidence.  Reports at the time indicated that he kept a detailed diary of what he did over a 10-12 year period.

He provided incriminating evidence against Republican Governor George Ryan, recently released from Federal prison.

A report (again) calling for centralization of power by those like George Ranney, Jr. (whom I debated during the 1974 RTA referendum campaign), mentions Crystal Lake powerhouse Udstuen with reference to patronage.  Below is the section where his name appears:

RTA report partonage files 1RTA report patronage file p1 Udsteun 3-31-14


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Ex-Crystal Laker Don Udsteun Surfaces in Latest RTA Report — 3 Comments

  1. I think the last paragraph says it all . . .

    Donald recommended an individual who wore a hat that said “F…You”, sounds like the same regime who recommended Zinke as Sheriff Candidate, and his salute to the 4th of July parade goers.

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