McMahon said he believes Yahnke and his attorneys will accept the deal.

“This is a case that has been litigated extensively by both Mr. Yahnke and his lawyers and us on behalf of the county,” McMahon said. “We’re hopeful that this concludes a really lengthy period of litigation in both state and federal court.”

McMahon said he could not yet speak to any other terms involved with the settlement. Yahnke sought reinstatement to his position as part of the original lawsuit. The full terms of the agreement will become public if and when both sides sign the document.

Before the pending settlement, the case was set to return to trial April 3.

Yahnke’s attorneys, at the Chicago-based Delany Law, could not be immediately reached for comment Wednesday.