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.
Widow at Windsor Antiques The proud and ebullient Widow is cheerfully purchasing collections of old books, sterling, stained glass, unique and unusual pristine antiques. Widow at Windsor Antiques, Fifth & Cook, Wednesday-Saturday, 11:00am-5:00pm.
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
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
Summer Book Sale! Buy three or more books (paperback, hardback, mystery, children’s, young adult, etc.) and get one-third off your total at The Sly Fox bookstore. Special orders welcome. On the west side of the square, Virden. M-F, 10-5; Sat, 10-3 217-965-3641, [email protected]
BUSINESS SERVICES
Capital Area Independent Business Alliance Join our nearly 140 members to encourage consumers to spend their money LOCAL FIRST. Details and membership info at www.IBuySpi.com
Steam Shine Seeing Spots? Healthy, clean business environments are priceless. Odd hours, no problem. Cleaning all floor surfaces, carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile, & grout. Call 217-789-2589 or visit www.steamshine.net
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
The Museum Store New works of fine craft and art by Illinois Artisans arriving daily. Pottery, jewelry, prints, fiber, wood, glass and all manners of inspired creations. Perfect for yourself or someone special. Gifts made in Illinois are perfect for any occasion. Illinois State Museum, Spring & Edwards, Springfield. 217-782-0979.
Featured BIZ of the week
Widow at Windsor Antiques The Widow at Windsor takes pride in personally selecting antique, vintage and unique treasures from distant corners of the planet. From a statement piece for your home or office to a memorable serendipitous gift, exceptional selections await you at Widow at Windsor Antiques, 711 South Fifth (Cook and 5th). Open Wednesday- Saturday, 11-5. www.widowatwindsorantiques.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.
Lawn Mowing/Yardwork You furnish the mower and gas. I do the labor. Additional lawn work available. Senior discounts available. Call Jim 217-971-4902.
Spring/Storm Cleanup Brush, limbs, trees removed. Lawns mowed, Backhoe service, dirt for sale, landscaping. Call 217-620-9550.
TILEPRO For all your ceramic tile installation needs: flooring, showers, counters, etc. Call TILEPRO at 217-816-4393.
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 West Jefferson Street, 217-546-3089. www.robertsseafoodmarket.com
The Clothing Connection Womens’ upscale consignments. Nearly new & designer brand name clothes! In store coupons available for $10 off $50 worth of regular priced merchandise. Located at 939 B Clocktower Drive, Springfield. Open 10-3:45 M-F & 10-4 Saturdays. Call for consignment appointments 217-787-5665.
Travel globally, shop locally. La Bonte’s has great gift ideas for the graduate and father’s day. Luggage, business cases, leather goods, unique gifts, travel accessories. In the Gables. 217-793-2725.
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 summer weddings. Call 217-243-3290, visit www.buenavistafarms.net
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