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Barrington Resident Wins Big in Jewel Giveaway

Diane N. wins $25,000 in Wish Big Win Big Holiday Giveaway.

Diane N. of Barrington was hoping to win one of the $2 prizes in Jewel-Osco's  “Wish Big Win Big Holiday Giveaway.” She did better than that. Diane won a $25,000 vehicle, but opted to take the cash.

Diane received the check at the , today. 

Diane said she thought the game was difficult to play, but she was glad she stuck with it.

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"I found out on New Years Day. What a great way to start 2012," she said. Diane preferred not to reveal her last name. 

When she realized she had all the markers to win a car, she thought that she had qualified to go on to the next level. She said she was surprised that she had actually won a major prize. Diane said she didn't have any particular plans for her winnings. 

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At the check presentation, Karen May, external communications manager for Jewel, reminded customers that the contest continues until Feb. 1. 

In the Wish Big Win Big Holiday Giveaway Collect & Win Game, Jewel customers can collect game pieces for a chance to win their share of more than $30 million in prizes and money-saving offers.  

During the Wish Big Win Big Holiday Giveaway, which began Oct. 27, 2011, customers can earn a game piece with qualifying purchases each time they shop and can earn additional game pieces by purchasing participating bonus products in the store. 


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