Notice of death and independent administration of Delores E. Knight's estate.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, COUNTY DEPARTMENT, PROBATE DIVISION. ESTATE OF DELORES E. KNIGHT, DECEASED. NO. 2026P001540. Notice is given of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of Office were issued to ARMANI W. DARLING, 3057 PICO BLVD., #203, LOS ANGLES, CA 90006, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is ALVIN G. BROOKS, JR., P.C. (41458), 27 North Wacker Dr., #457, Chicago, IL 60606. Notice is given to WILLIAM DARLING, ARMANI W. DARLING and JELANI J. DARLING, who are heirs of the decedent whose names or addresses were not stated in the petition for Letters of Administration, that an order was entered on 04/09/2026, granting independent administration of the estate. This means that the administrator will not have to obtain court orders of filed estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless interested persons ask the court to become involved. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk in Room 1202, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL, or with the representative, or both, on or before October 20, 2026, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. LTSW3285599 Apr 20, 27; May 4, 2026