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, ephemeral 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.
The Caraway Seed Antiques and gifts. Open Thursday and Friday 1:00-5:00pm & Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm. Courthouse square, Virginia, IL. 217-452-3349.
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.
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. slyfox@royell.org.
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? Call 217-789-2589 today. Have asthma? Cleaning your mattress, deep cleaning carpet, upholstery and area rugs will help. We make yourhome a healthy, clean environment. www.steamshine.net. home a healthy, clean environment. www.steamshine.net.
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 customers with fresh, quality fish. All items are inspected on arrival 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.
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 oneof-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 11-6, Saturday 10-4, or by appointment. 1515 South Fifth (between South Grand and
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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 217-628-1163.
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! 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.
