 Moving Companies:
Bekins Van Lines - (217) 786-2000
Mayflower Van Lines - (800) 225-3597
United Van Lines - (217) 523-7709
Utilities:
CWLP (City Water, Light & Power) - ELEC. & WATER (217) 789-2030
CILCO (Central Illinois Light Co.) - ELEC. & GAS (888) 672-5252
CIPS (Central Illinois Power Services) - ELEC. (888) 789-2477 Cable:
Insight Communications - CABLE TV (Spfld. & Chatham) - (217) 788-5656
Greene Co. Cable - CABLE TV (Surrounding Areas) - (217) 793-8939
Direct TV - SATELILITE TV (All Areas) - (800) 675-8680
Telephone:
Ameritech - (800) 244-4444 - Sales/Service
Consolidated Communications - (800) 500-3453 - Sales/Service
Long Distance:
AT&T - (800) 222-0300 - Sales/Service
MCI - (800) 950-5555 - Sales/Service
Sprint - (800) 877-7746 Sales - (800) 877-4646 Service
Department of Motor Vehicles (Licensing):
Drivers License General Info. - (217) 782-6212
Exam Station - (217) 782-4850
Garbage:
Capitol Waste System - (217) 522-7797
Lake Area Disposal - (217) 522-9317
Chatham Disposal - (217) 529-5361
Lenders:
INB - Illinois National Bank - (217) 747-5500
Marine Bank - (217) 726-0600
Town & Country Bank - (217) 787-3100
U.S. Bank - (217) 753-7530
United Community Bank - (217) 483-2491
Home Inspectors:
Amerispec Home Inspections - (217) 789-7901
B-Safe Home Inspection Services - (217) 585-1000
Title Companies:
Faxxon Title Services - (217) 698-8871
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Cosmetic Improvements >Interior Decorating
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to combine colors, fabrics, furnishings and window treatments to create the total finished look they want.
Where can you find a good decorator? If you like the interior of your friends' home, ask them for recommendations. Many communities have decorator showcases where you can see first hand the work of several local designers. Furniture retailers sometimes hire professionals to assist their customers.
Before you commit to working with a designer or decorator, sit down and discuss your taste and goals, their fee structure, and your budget. Pay particular attention to whether the person is an active listener and communicates well. Whether you are trying to make your home look wonderful in order to sell it or want to fix up a new home, the investment in professional advice can save you costly mistakes and make your home a reflection of your good taste.
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What famous $40+ million home has a 60-foot pool with underwater music and a 20-car garage?
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The home of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, features the latest futuristic computer technology. |
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