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Village staff says legal talks continue to try to resolve stalled 4930 Oakton project

Village of Skokie Board of Trustees · December 2, 2025
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Corporation counsel and outside counsel reported ongoing negotiations with lender and contractor to resolve litigation tied to the stalled 4930 Oakton property; arbitration scheduling pushed a comprehensive arbitration to September 2026, prompting the village to seek alternative paths to move the site forward without taking on undue financial risk.

Village legal staff and outside counsel updated trustees on the litigation surrounding the partially built structure at 4930 Oakton Street, which remains stalled and visible as an eyesore.

Rodney Lewis of Polsinelli told trustees the village moved to dismiss itself as a defendant in the underlying litigation to reduce legal spending and has monitored developments. An…

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