FINDLOCALBIZ
ANTIQUES
Abe’s Old Hat Antiques This is weird— an antiques store with real antiques dealers selling real antiques. Who the hell do they think they are? Downtown at 111 North Sixth Street. Tuesday-Saturday 11-5. 217-414-3320.
Birdsong Books & Vintage Eclectic mix of vintage clothes, linens, fabrics, an unusual book collection, ephemera and other whimsical objects. Nostalgic atmosphere, old fashioned soda fountain, stained glass back bar. In historic Elkhart. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm. 217-691-7966.
Horsefeathers Antiques & Gifts / Wild Hare Café A fun shopping and eating experience on historic Route 66! Open Tuesday- Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm. Located at 104 Governor Olgesby Street in Elkhart (Exit 115 off 1-55.) Call 217-947-2100 for more information. Widow at Windsor Antiques Experience the fun when shopping for a birthday, anniversary, shower, wedding, or holiday gift. Select from unique, whimsical, pristine or serendipitous treasures. Discover your statement piece at Fifth & Cook. Visit www.widowatwindsorantiques.com
AUTOMOTIVE
Bald is beautiful... But bald tires are dangerous. The pros at Lauterbach Tire & Auto Service will help you find the right tires for your car or truck. Certified mechanical service. 1569 Wabash Avenue, 217-546-2600.
BOOKS
Book Signing Join Prairie Archives for an afternoon with Secretary of State Police retired captain Ed Hammer, author of “One Hundred Percent Guilty: How an Insider Links the Death of Six Children to the Politics of Convicted Illinois Governor George Ryan.” EVENT INFORMATION: October 2, 2010 12:00pm -2:00pm Prairie Archives Books at 522 East Adams Street, Springfield, IL. (217) 522-9742 Also available on www.amazon.com
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 Saturday 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 Carpet stained? Call Steam Shine for color repair. We dye stained area to match. Carpet dye-color repair. Call 217-789-2589. Don’t replace, color repair the carpet www.steamshine.net
Featured BIZ of the week
Destination Elkhart: The Copper Rooster This unique jewelry and antique store located along historic Route 66 was built using bits and pieces of proprietor Mandy Cosby’s family homestead. The Rooster’s shelves hold everything from Mandy’s father’s collection of vintage radios and victrolas, her uncle’s antiques and collectibles, to Mandy’s gorgeous sterling and copper mixed metal jewelry. And remember, no day trip to Elkhart is complete without shopping all of downtown’s lovely shops and eateries! The Copper Rooster is open Friday and Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm.
EVENT PLANNING 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
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 Wednesday-Friday
Promote your local biz in print and online Call Nan for details - 753-1724
11-6, Saturday 10-4, or by appointment. 1515 South Fifth (between South Grand and Laurel). 217-652-2873. www.edmartinart.com
HOME SERVICES
Dave the Doorman 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 217-628-1163.
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.
Uninvited Guests? Planning today will keep insects and rodents away this summer. Call about a maintenance program for home or office. Emergency services available. Environmentally friendly. Adams Pest Control 217-544-2122.
RETAIL STORES
Clothing Connection Womens’ upscale consignments. Nearly new & designer brand name clothes. 939 B Clocktower Drive, Springfield. Turn right at True Colors. Open 10:30-3:45 M-F & 10-4 Saturdays. Consignments by appointment 217-787-5665.
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
Fresh Local Produce Pumpkins $6.95 each or 3 for $18, mini straw bales $3.29 each, Illinois apples on sale: Gala, Jonathan, Gold Delicious & Macintosh. Clearance sale on remaining annuals and perennials $1-$5 each. Mums: small $1.49 each or 3 for $3.59, medium $4.95 or 3 for $13.50, and monster $19.95 or 3 for $54.95. 3102 South Park Avenue. Just South of Wabash. Monday-Saturday 8:00-6:30 & Sunday 10- 5. 217-787-8140.
The Copper Rooster Where small town style meets urban chic, a vintage masterpiece! Unique jewelry inspired by anything and everything. Antique radios, jukeboxes, and treasures. Historic Elkhart. Fridays and Saturdays 10-4.
