John Wyatt Danenberger • Bloomington Ward 4

05/23/2026

Calling all dog lovers!! Scout is making the leap to the stage, and if you needed one more reason to love the Illinois Shakespeare Festival at Ewing Manor, this is it! Move over Snoop, it’s the summer of SCOUT!!!!

Scout is a certified therapy dog and an AKC athlete ready to meet you opening night of "Two Gentlemen of Verona" on Saturday, June 27th! Get your tickets fast and have a chance to see this upcoming actor in the Illinois Shakespeare Festival '26!

🎟️ Make sure to get your SEASON tickets from the box office Tuesday - Friday noon - 4:00pm by calling (309) 438-2535!

🎫 Individual ticket sales are available online 24/7 at https://illinoisshakes.com/plays/
🎭 Running through June 24th - August 1st:
-Two Gentlemen of Verona
-Romeo and Juliet
-Our Town

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05/12/2026

Trivia Contest Gift Card Giveaway Time!!! With Dutch Bros Coffee opening tomorrow, and the World Cup right around the corner, I figured a timely trivia contest was in order…$15 Gift Card to the first answer in the comments: Name the Dutch international who starred for Arsenal helping them win the double in ‘01-02, and go unbeaten in ‘03-04??? Number #10 on the kit, but first in our hearts….GO! Or should I say Gaan Snel!!!

05/10/2026

Our community has so many local treasures, from The Castle Theatre and The Lucca Grill to Keg Grove Brewing Company and the Normal Theater! Please continue to support the gems that stretch from Downtown to Uptown, connected by the corridor’s Constitution Trail. This place is so special and we are lucky to live here!

05/01/2026

The Ward 4 Mobile was back in action today…meeting with SoFo constituents, photographing sidewalk issues, and pulling up to Mayor Brady’s SOTC presentation at the Bloomington Public Library,…and don’t forget, the Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market opens TOMORROW!!! (save me a croissant).

05/01/2026

Good Morning and Happy Friday...we made it to May Day and the gardens are itching to dry out and bloom! Sharing this scam alert that yours truly has received, and maybe a good number of Bloomingtonians have too. Thanks City of Bloomington - Police for the heads-up!

Did you “miss” traffic court in Clayton, Missouri? That makes two of us.

Scammers are still sending fake text messages claiming you missed court or owe fines in an attempt to steal your personal information or money. I received several of these yesterday.

⚠️ Watch out for:
• Urgent threats or scare tactics
• Links or QR codes demanding immediate payment
• Messages from unknown numbers
• Requests for personal or financial information

✅ Protect yourself:
• Do NOT click links
• Do NOT scan QR codes
• Block the sender
• Verify claims directly through official sources, NOT the number listed in the message

Scammers are getting more convincing… well some of them are. Either way, a little skepticism can save you money, stress, and an imaginary court date.

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Jamari!!! Huge and historic Intercity outing for an amazing young man! New Intercity Meet Record in the 300 M hurdles for the District 87 standout, who also won gold in the 110 and the 200. Jamari Randolph, the City salutes you! Can’t wait to see you at State!

04/24/2026

Hear ye Hear ye!!! In celebration of the Bard’s 462nd Birthday and the kickoff of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival at Ewing Manor, I will once again be serving cake from Janet's today at Stave starting around 4:30! Same as every year, while supplies last! “Good company, good wine, good welcome, can make good people!” - WS.

Today's programming is made possible in part by WGLT Day Sponsors John Danenberger and Yuki Gottschaldt celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday. Inviting the community to the Illinois Shakespeare Festival at Ewing Theatre for Romeo and Juliet, Two Gentleman of Verona and Our Town..

04/22/2026

Fellow Bloomingtonians! If you’re looking to ring in May Day and derby season in style, Lilac Rising’s Threads of Hope at BCC is your move! Curated cocktails and haute couture at a country club setting…all you gotta do is get a ticket and perfect your Victoria Ratliff delivery! This is Lilac Rising’s premier event and it couldn’t support a better cause. Please consider joining the runway fun!