SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE   A certain single family residence located at 1917 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria, IL 61604, to be sold at public auction pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in Peoria County Case No. 2024-FC-0000072, entitled Citizens Equity First Credit Union v. Unknown Heirs, Legatees or Devisees of Calvin Montgomery, Deceased, et al., in courtroom 203 of the Peoria County Courthouse, Peoria, Illinois, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., to the highest and best bidder, payable as set forth below, no refunds. Interested third parties must sign in and provide proof of payment of at least 10% of the sale price, by certified funds or cash only, at the time of sale. Personal checks or a bank letter of credit will not be accepted. The sale will not be continued to allow such parties time to obtain the required funds. If an interested party does not have such proof of payment, then such party will be ineligible to bid at sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid to the Sheriff’s office, by either certified funds or cash, only, by no later than 1:00 p.m. on the day following the sale. If the buyer does not pay the balance of the purchase price, by either certified funds or cash, only, by such date and time, then the plaintiff’s attorney will request to have the court enter an order declaring that the bid of such buyer is invalid, and that the winning bid at the sale is the bid of the next highest bidder. Sale subject to unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. Buyer to pay applicable transfer taxes and any sale fee due pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1507.1. Sold “as is” without any warranties, express or implied. At said sale, there will be delivered to the purchaser or purchasers a Receipt of Sale which shall describe the real estate purchased and shall show the amount bid, the amount paid, the total amount paid to date and the amount still to be paid. An additional Receipt of Sale shall be given at the time of each subsequent payment. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the Sheriff will issue, in duplicate, and give to the purchaser or purchasers, a Certificate of Sale in recordable form. The Certificate of Sale shall describe the real estate purchased, indicate the date and place of sale, show the total amount paid, and further indicate that it is subject to confirmation by the court. The duplicate certificate may be recorded, and the Certificate of Sale shall be freely assignable by endorsement thereon. The sale shall be subject to confirmation by the Court. The property may not be inspected prior to sale. For information contact: Attn: Kevin First Mortgage Adjuster Citizens Equity First Credit Union P.O. Box 1715 Peoria, Illinois 61656-1715 (309) 633-7000