Illinois
Pet grooming chain opens first Illinois store
The new store opened April 11 in Naperville, a western suburb of Chicago.
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is continuing its expansion, this time in the Midwest.
The grooming chain, where customers can find luxury grooming and spa services in addition to gourmet treats and premium pet food and nutrition options, has opened its first location in Illinois. The new store opened April 11 in Naperville, a western suburb of Chicago.
The entrance into Illinois follows Woof Gang’s recent expansions in Oregon and Michigan. The company says it plans to continue its growth in the Midwest, with four upcoming locations in Indiana, three more in Illinois, two in Minnesota, three in Michigan, and one in Wisconsin.
“We are thrilled to extend Woof Gang’s reach into Illinois with the opening of our first location in Naperville,” said Ricardo Azevedo, CEO of Woof Gang, who detailed the chain’s growth in an interview with Chain Store Age last year.. “Expanding into new locations allows us to fulfill our mission of providing exceptional care and top-quality products to pets and their owners. We are committed to becoming an integral part of the Naperville community, enriching the lives of pets and their families with every wagging tail and joyful bark.”
With the addition of Naperville, Woof Gang, founded in 2007, now operates a network of 350 locations open or under development across North America.
“As a pet lover and proud resident of Naperville, I am honored to bring Woof Gang’s exceptional services and products to my fellow pet enthusiasts in the area,” said Lisa Moran, franchisee of the new location.”Our team is dedicated to providing personalized care and creating lasting bonds with pets and their owners. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our store and providing a warm, inviting atmosphere.”
The Chicago Bears released a statement on Wednesday after Illinois legislators took a step forward with keeping the team in the state.
Shortly after the bill passed out of a House committee 15-5 and then was passed again by the full House, the Bears said the bill is not enough for them.
“We welcome the progress made on the House’s version of the mega project bill; however, additional amendments are necessary to make the Arlington Heights site feasible for our stadium project. We support Illinois leaders as they determine the path forward to making the essential changes to the mega project bill and aligning on infrastructure funding,” the team said in a statement.
The vote on Wednesday came after lawmakers spent weeks working to address concerns and criticism that the bill provided incentives to the team to leave Chicago and surrounding potential revenue shortfalls to area schools if the stadium is built in Arlington Heights.
Despite the team’s dissatisfaction, the megaprojects bill, which would allow the Bears to negotiate property tax payments directly with the Village of Arlington Heights, is headed now to the Senate.
A key piece of legislation designed to keep the Chicago Bears’ stadium project in Illinois is being weighed, and Rose Schmidt has details on what’s in it.
That said, the bill’s lead Senate sponsor State Sen. Bill Cunningham told NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern that legislators “feel no pressure to take a vote next week” when the Senate returns on Tuesday.
“We will work this bill like any other bill,” Cunningham said.
Though the team is not satisfied with the deal, it seems Illinois Governor Pritzker is.
“Governor Pritzker has been clear and consistent for years that the Bears should remain in Illinois, and that any legislation needs to protect taxpayers. Throughout the past few months, the Governor’s Office brought team leadership, local officials, and legislative partners to the table to craft a deal around public infrastructure improvements, property tax fairness, and affordability measures. Today is an important step, and the Governor’s Office looks forward to working with the Illinois General Assembly to advance a bill that reflects our shared priorities,” Pritzker’s office said in a statement on Wednesday.
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