TAKE NOTICE Filed: 5-20-2026 Certificate#202200367 NOTICES TO Brian C. Behrends Force’N Properties LLC Series Prince Goodfield State Bank John C. Ackerman, Tazewell County Clerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property -- unknown owners and parties interested in said land or lots A Petition for Tax Deed on property described below has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of Tazewell County, Illinois as Case # 2026-TX-000056 Property is located at: 615 Prince St., Pekin, IL 61554 P.I.N. 04-10-02-131-007 The East Half of Lot 9 in Hoffman’s Addition to the City of Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois Said property was sold on October 23, 2023 for delinquent real estate taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2022. The period of redemption will expire on October 21, 2026. On December 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Rm. 202, the Petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order Directing Issuance of Tax Deed. Shannon Logsdon, Petitioner Circuit Clerk: Lincoln C. Hobson 8058-965241