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
Ready for your summer vacation? Don’t hit the road until we’ve checked the belts, hoses and tire pressure. And don’t forget the oil change! Certified mechanical service. 1569 Wabash Avenue, 217-546-2600
BOOKS
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, slyfox@royell.org
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.
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
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
HOME SERVICES
Door problems? Call Dave the Doorman for door repairs, installation and professional, quality service. Over 1,000 doors installed. Yes, I can do other types of remodeling, too! Call Dave at 217-691-4678.
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.
Spring/Storm Cleanup Brush, limbs, trees removed. Lawns mowed, Backhoe service, dirt for sale, landscaping. Call 217-620-9550.
Featured BIZ of the week
Abe’s Old Hat Abe's Old Hat Antiques and Gifts is an eclectic, delightful place where you are sure to find that perfect gift for mommy dearest - actual antiques, dried floral arrangements, hand painted folk art, and much more! Located across the street from the Lincoln Museum at 111 North Sixth Street in Historic Downtown Springfield. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm. 217-414-3320.
Steam Shine Seeing spots? Water pipe broke? Heavy rains? Call 217-789-2589 for water extraction when carpets are soggy. Rent fans and dehumidifiers. Locally owned & operated. www.steamshine.net IICRC certified firm.
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 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.
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 West Jefferson Street, 217-546-3089 www.robertsseafoodmarket.com
WEDDING SERVICES
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
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.
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