IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 21ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANKAKEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE ESTATE OF PAUL B. O'BRIEN, Deceased. Case No. 26PR18 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above-named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Thomas P O'Brien, 1625 S 18000W Rd, Reddick, IL 60961, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Elizabeth B Megli, 115 W Jefferson St Ste 400, Bloomington, IL 61701. Claims may be filed with the clerk on or before September 21, 2026, which is six months from the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or three months from the date of mailing or delivery of a written notice to you, if any, as a creditor, whichever is later. 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 within 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. DATED: March 21, 2026 Thomas P O'Brien, Independent Executor By: Elizabeth B Megli Attorney for Independent Executor ARDC 6286856 115 W Jefferson St Ste 400 Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-5281 emegli@lbbs.com