ANTIQUES

Abe’s Old Hat Antiques This is weird— an antiques store with real antiques dealers selling real antiques. How dare them! Also offering dried floral gifts and folk art. Downtown at 111 North Sixth Street. Tuesday - Saturday 11-5. 217.414.3320.

AUTOMOTIVE

Is there a new used car in your future? Once our certified technicians check it over top to bottom you’ll have the confidence to sign on the dotted line. Lauterbach Tire & Auto 1569 Wabash Avenue, 217-546-2600.

BOOKS

Books on the Square We buy and sell good, clean, collectible books. Three full buildings. General inventory specializing in history. Monday-Saturday. 153 East Jackson, Virden. 217-965-5443.

Mystery lovers paradise Sly Fox Bookstore carries thousands of mystery titles by authors you won’t find anywhere else. Plus children/young adult titles, Illinois and Lincoln. On the west side of the square, Virden. Special orders welcome. M-F, 10-5; Sat, 10-3 217-965-3641, [email protected]

BUSINESS SERVICES

Capital Area Independent Business Alliance Join our nearly 100 members to encourage consumers to spend their money LOCAL FIRST. Details and membership info at www.IBuySpi.com

Custom Upholstery Solutions Restaurants and fitness center owners: make Ash Street Upholstery your choice for commercial reupholstery! We use only the highest rated naugahydes and fabrics to make your job last longer. Call Barb for details 217-544-7701.

Steam Shine Are you seeing spots? Cleaning carpet, upholstery, tile & grout, area rugs, mattresses and all other floor surfaces. Water extraction, dehumidifiers. Carpet dye-color repair. Call 217-789-2589. www.steamshine.net

EDUCATION

Real help, without judgment A DUI Services is a licensed substance abuse treatment provider. Evaluations, risk education, counseling, evening and weekend classes. Private, professional, prompt. 1305 Wabash, Suite E. 217-698-3900 www.aplusduiservices.com

GALLERIES

Martin Art Gallery & Studios Featuring one-of-a-kind modern/contemporary art including glass & metal, cabinet glass door knobs, vases, custom dishes, architectural pieces and more for home, office and gift giving. Visit the gallery Wed-Fri 11-6, Sat. 10-4 or by appointment. 1515 South Fifth (between South Grand and Laurel). 217-652-2873 www.edmartinart.com

GRADUATION

Custom Sound and Lighting Let R3 DJ Service design the perfect sound and lighting system for your event. Our experienced professionals and state of the art equipment ensure your enjoyment. We can accommodate any size group. 217-306-3992 or www.r3dj.com

Featured BIZ of the week

Fresh Seafood Guaranteed At Robert’s Seafood Market, quality is king. For over 90 years Robert’s has worked exclusively with ethical and environmentally friendly fisheries and vendors to provide our customers with fresh, quality fish.

All items are inspected upon arrival at our store and frozen at proper temperatures to guarantee that you receive only the best product. Robert's Seafood Market, 1615 West Jefferson Street. 217-546-3089. Order online/ship fish anywhere at www.robertsseafoodmarket.com

HOME SERVICES

Hometown Painting and Restoration “Specializing in Repaints” Custom interior and exterior. Painting and staining, residential and commercial. Pressure cleaning, wood and aluminum siding refinishing. Reflective and elastrometric roof coatings. Carpentry and repair, general home, building, and property maintenance. Call 217-620-9550

Lawn and Garden Garden tilling and grass seeding, gutter cleaning, shrub and tree trimming, lawn mowing, brush removal, landscaping. Black dirt delivered. Brush weed lots, mowed down. Serving Springfield and surrounding areas. 217-741-1340.

NM Lawn Care We take pride in our customers and their lawns! Lawn mowing, shrub trimming, mulch installation, spring/fall clean up, and more. Residential/Commercial. Fully insured. Call Nick Merritt at 217-415-8104 for your free estimate.

Spring/Storm Cleanup Brush, limbs, trees removed. Lawns mowed, Backhoe service, dirt for sale, landscaping. Call 217-620-9550.

Uninvited guests? Planning today will keep insects and rodents away this spring and summer. Call about a maintenance program for home or office. Emergency services available. Environmentally friendly. Adams Pest Control 217-544-2122.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Wardrobe Refitting Roy’s Alterations and Custom Tailors. Professional tailoring and alterations for the entire family. Springfield’s oldest and finest, established in 1966 with 61 years combined experience. 2326 South MacArthur. Open 7:30 to 5:30 Monday- Friday, 9 to 2 on Saturdays. 217-789-4636.

RETAIL STORES

Fresh is best! Robert’s Seafood Market offers the largest variety of fresh seafood, guaranteed! Seafood, meats, fine desserts, breads, soups and wine for any occasion. 1615 W. Jefferson Street, 546-3089 www.robertsseafoodmarket.com

Fresh flowers for all occasions! Gala events, holidays, weddings, hospitals, or funerals. We deliver! Call Sachi Flowers and Gifts at 217-525-0558. Located at Seventh and Adams in Downtown Springfield. Open M-F 9 to 5:30 and Sat 10 to 2. Sunday delivery available for funerals.

WEDDING SERVICES

DJ Nick Johnson Information available at: www.myspace.com/djnickjohnson733 or call 217-971-9120

Outdoor wedding specialists Plan your wedding in the gardens at Buena Vista Farms. Receptions in Euro peak tent or “barn” for 400 guests. Still time to plan May or June weddings. Call 217-243-3290, visit www.buenavistafarms.net

Start planning now Open a MatriMoney account and start stashing cash together. Ask about joint checking, special auto loan rates, and online services at no extra charge. Heartland Credit Union. Bank like you own the place. 217-698-8877 or visit www.hcu.org for more information.

Vintage Springfield Charm The perfect address for your shower, rehearsal dinner, or boutique wedding: The Pasfield House. Charming Victorian surroundings, effortless entertaining. Sit down dinners for 60, cocktail receptions for 100. Innkeeper Tony Leone— 217-525-3663.

When is your big day? You’ll want to pick up a copy of the Illinois Times’ 2010 edition of Capital City Wedding, the special edition created just for you. Tips on budgeting, hiring a caterer, even how to tie a bow tie. Plus, a list of all local wedding reception venues and how to reach them. This beautiful publication is on newsstands now. You’ll love IT.

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