The great windstorm that upended Springfield and Sangamon County early in the afternoon of June 29 that left thousands of people without power also left thousands of branches and trees in unwanted places — and that’s a kind way of saying it. “We had 97 calls within the first four hours after the storm for […]
Illinois Times Staff
Posted inBest of Springfield®
WINNERS AND FINALISTS: FOOD AND DRINK
Bartender & location Natalie Bernal – Luminary Kitchen & Provisions 3121 Hedley Road, (217) 679-1819 Finalists: Alyssa – Locals, Katie Hopper – The Wakery, Katie Kauffman – Coz’s Pizza and Pub, Shane G. – Papa Frank’s Beer garden Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery & Eatery 500 S. Sixth St., (217) 670-0627 Finalists: Route 66 Motorheads Bar, […]
Posted inBest of Springfield®
DJ
For a venue that’s known far and wide for hosting one of the best live sound stages around, what’s up with this consistent winning in the DJ and karaoke categories? Well, the answer is easy – DJ Mikee is the best at spinning tunes so you can enjoy yourself and Debbie Cakes is the best […]
Posted inBest of Springfield®
ELECTRICIAN
Ryan Electrical Solutions has built a solid reputation, providing residential and commercial electrical service, generators and audio/visual systems. In business for nearly 30 years, the company has grown to 40 employees. According to Ann Getz, whose father, Dennis Ryan, started the business in 1994, “When we ask new customers, they tell us it is word-of-mouth […]
Posted inBest of Springfield®
BICYCLE SHOP
Quick turnaround time for tune-ups and repairs has made Ace Bike Shop a winner for generations of customers. The business was started in 1957 by Thomas “Ace” Meeker on the corner of 18th and Brown streets in Springfield. It later moved to a garage on South Holmes Avenue, where the business became a neighborhood landmark, thriving […]
Posted inBest of Springfield®
USED CLOTHING STORE and CONSIGNMENT OR RESALE STORE
“Clothes Mentor is resale unlike any other,” says owner Angela Slifer. “What sets us apart is that we are not consignment. We buy all seasons at any time throughout the year, and when you bring clothing, purses, coats, jewelry or whatever you want to sell that is recent fashion within the last two years, our […]
Posted inBest of Springfield®
WINNERS AND FINALISTS: CIVIC AND COMMUNITY
Business giving back to the community Café Moxo 411 E. Adams St., (217) 788-8084 Finalists: AZ-T-CA, BRANDT, Bewitching Botanicals, W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law, Green Family Stores City official Misty Buscher – mayor Finalists: Lakeisha Purchase – Ward 5 alderwoman, Shawn Gregory – Ward 2 alderman, Erin Conley – Ward 8 alderwoman, Larry Rockford […]
Posted inBest of Springfield®
NAIL SALON
With 5,000 square feet of spa and salon space and 2,000 nail color options, Galaxy Nail Bar offers options that are out of this world. The business opened in April in a newly built strip center adjacent to AMC Classic Springfield 12 Theatre off Wabash Avenue. Huy Vuong, who also developed the unique Sky Lounge […]
Posted inBest of Springfield®
CHICKEN STRIPS
Raising Cane’s has a tight menu, so it’s no surprise that Springfield dubbed its chicken strips the best. Even though Cane’s only entered the crowded Springfield fried chicken market this past March, it has already made a strong impression among residents. Raising Cane’s serves just chicken strips, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast and coleslaw – allowing it […]
Posted inBest of Springfield®
MEAT SELECTION
Even on a non-holiday weekday afternoon this fall, the energy at the Humphrey’s Market meat counter is contagious. Staff and butchers engage with customers not only behind the counter, but in the aisles, with discussions about specific cuts of meat and how they want it packaged. Such personalized attention has been repeated in thousands of […]
Posted inSpecial Issues
Fall Home & Garden 2023
The recent derecho has many people paying more attention to tree health and maintenance, and Fall Home & Garden has tips on how to be prepared for the next storm. And the end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of gardening, whether you’re harvesting fall produce or getting your garden ready for next […]
