🌱 Peoria Programs Receive Housing Grants + July 4 Celebration

Hello, Peoria! In today's top stories:

• A man was hospitalized Tuesday after a South Peoria shooting.
• Employees of the Peoria Riverfront Museum have fond memories of a passenger aboard a missing submarine.
• The Doobie Brothers will perform this weekend at the Civic Center.

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Here are the top stories today in Peoria:

1. A man was hospitalized Tuesday night after a shooting in the 2000 block of West Marquette. WCBU reports it was one of three shootings reported June 20 in South Peoria. (WCBU)

2. A South Peoria man will appear in court today to face weapons charges stemming from a shooting on May 30. James Ogle is accused of firing a gun at a man near his home in the 2400 block of West Antoinette Street. (WMBD)

3. Two local projects are among those receiving new housing grants from the state of Illinois, WCBU reports. Phoenix Manor, Churchview Garden Homes and 16 other initiatives will receive funding from the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits program, the state announced Wednesday. (WCBU)

4. One of the passengers aboard a missing submarine was a visitor to Peoria in 2017, the Journal Star reports. Paul-Henri Nargeolet was in town to work at the Riverfront Museum’s “Titanic” exhibit six years ago. Museum official Ann Marie Miller told the paper he was "absolutely amazing" and is considered a "friend of the museum." (Paid source: Journal Star)

Today in Peoria:

• Parks on Tap heads to Glen Oak Park. (4 p.m.)
• It’s Peoria Players’ Trivia Night at Pour Bros. (7 p.m.)
• Jukebox Comedy Club hosts an open mic night. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Two children were hurt late Tuesday in a West Peoria apartment fire. (25NN)
• 25 News Now is sharing information drought conditions in Central Illinois. (Twitter)
• The Doobie Brothers will perform this weekend at the Civic Center. (Live Nation)
• Tickets are on sale now for the July 4 celebration at the Peoria Chiefs game. (Instagram)

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That's all for today! See you Saturday for another digest.

— Georgi Presecky