The 50-foot-tall mural of Abraham Lincoln was created on the side of the Peoria County Courthouse in 2018.

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Sat Oct 7 2023

 

Changes could be coming to this downtown Peoria mural

"Abraham Blue" peers down from the side of the Peoria County Courthouse in downtown Peoria. The 30-by-50-foot mural was created by local artist Doug Leunig and unveiled in October of 2018.

The 50-foot-tall mural of Abraham Lincoln was created on the side of the Peoria County Courthouse in 2018.

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The Washington Panthers listen as coaches address them after their 28-7 win over Dunlap in their Week 7 football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 at Dunlap High School.
 

Who's primed for the playoffs? IHSA football Week 7 takeaways

 

The IHSA scores and results are in for Week 7 of the 2023 Illinois high school football season. Here are a few takeaways from Peoria-area games.

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Washington linebacker Jase Harlan celebrates the Panthers' 28-7 victory over Dunlap in their Week 7 football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 at Dunlap High School.
 

Recap of Week 7 HS football around Peoria

 

One huge Mid-Illini showdown between Dunlap and Washington led games around Peoria. Our recap of Week 7 of the 2023 high school season.

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Richwoods quarterback Joel Sturidivant tosses the ball to a teammate as Manual's Chance Smith pressures him in the first half of their Week 7 football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 at Peoria Stadium.
 

Full Week 7 football scoreboard for Peoria, Mid-Illini and Illinois

 

Looking for IHSA football scores? Here are Peoria-area high school football results from Week 7 of the 2023 season, plus scores from around Illinois.

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Richwoods lineman Zion Franklin carries the flag as the Knights take the field for their Week 4 football game Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at Richwoods High School. The Peoria Notre Dame Irish routed the Knights 42-7.
 

Dominant defense and 400 passing yards: The top HS football performers in the Peoria area

 

Players from Morton, Richwoods and Peoria High and more had some of the best IHSA performances from Week 7 of Illinois high school football in the Peoria area.

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The Peoria restaurant's owner said he is encouraged by the progress being made in the Warehouse District.

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Peoria County lake drowning victim identified

 

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Pedestrian dies after accident in Peoria

 

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Congressman Darin LaHood explains his 'no' vote to avoid shutdown

 

The 16th District Republican joined three other Illinois congress members in voting no on the resolution.

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