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Palatine officials happy with progress at Kostka property

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Former Palatine Councilman Warren Kostka's has avoided fines and a possible demolition of his home on North Forest Avenue — for now. Kostka abided by a court order to clean up portions of the dilapidated structure, but still has more work ahead of him.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

Former Palatine Councilman Warren Kostka's has avoided fines and a possible demolition of his home on North Forest Avenue — for now. Kostka abided by a court order to clean up portions of the dilapidated structure, but still has more work ahead of him.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

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The years-long property dispute between a controversial former Palatine council member and the village appears headed to a resolution that doesn't include fines or a demolition order. Warren Kostka abided by Cook County Judge Margarita Kulys Hoffman's instructions to remove a tarp and boards from his house on the 100 block of North Forest Avenue, code violations village officials considered dangerous life-safety issues.