1. TO ENTER: No purchase necessary. Watch WGN Morning News from Monday, December 8 to Friday, December 12 to see the daily featured prize. Then, log on to wgntv.com/contests and click on the “Chicago’s Merry Own” contest logo to enter. Fill out the entry form with your name, e-mail address, zip code and phone number. Entrants must use their own names. Entrants will be able to submit an entry once every hour within the contest timeframe.
All entries become the property of WGN-TV. WGN-TV is not responsible for entries that are lost, incomplete, garbled, corrupted, late, or misdirected, or for errors in mechanical transmission, technical difficulties or inability to transmit/receive Internet entries.
2. ENTRY DEADLINE: The Contest runs from Monday, December 8, 2014 at 4 am CST through Friday, December 12, 2014 at 3 pm CST.
3. SELECTION OF WINNERS: After the promotion ends on December 12, 2014 at 3 pm, five (5) entries will be drawn randomly from all entries and deemed the Grand Prize Winners, subject to eligibility verification. Prizes will be drawn from highest ARV to lowest ARV. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Winner will be notified by e-mail or phone. If the Winner does not come forward or cannot be found within twenty-four (24) hours of e-mail notification or is otherwise found to be ineligible, then another winner shall be chosen in a second random drawing from all remaining eligible entries for that specific prize. Entrants agree that WGN-TV has the sole right to determine the winner of the contest and all matters or disputes arising from the contest and that its determination is final and binding. Only one winner will be awarded per household.
4. THE PRIZES: Viewers can watch WGN Morning News for the featured prize of the day. There are a total of five (5) prizes. Prizes include:
· 10-Night Mediterranean Cruise for 2 on the Celebrity Reflection, courtesy of Celebrity Cruises
One (1) 10-night Mediterranean cruise for two on the Celebrity Reflection, courtesy of Celebrity Cruises. Itinerary is 10-night Eastern Mediterranean. Winner and guest will be staying in a Veranda Stateroom. Cruise winner is responsible for all taxes and fees, including but not limited to, security fees, visa fees, & passport fees associated with prize receipt and/or use. Winner and guest must have valid passport. Air travel, transfers to/from ship & trip insurance are not included. All cruises are subject to availability, not valid during holidays, peak dates, or special events. Winner and travel companion must travel at the same time on the same itinerary. Contact Cruise Holidays of Chicago will be provided to winner to book their Celebrity Cruise. Sailing must commence prior to the expiration date listed (Oct. 31, 2015). This prize is valid for new bookings only and cannot be used for existing bookings. This prize may not be given, bartered, sold or exchanged for cash. No guest under 21 will be booked in a stateroom unless accompanied by an adult 25 years or older, except for married couples sailing together. Except where prohibited, winner and travel companion will be required to sign a publicity release prior to traveling. Additional restrictions and conditions including blackout periods may apply. (ARV: $5,000)
· 4 Seats to see Bette Midler
Four (4) floor seat tickets to see Bette Midler on June 18, 2015 at 8pm at the United Center in Chicago (ARV: $1,228).
· The Ultimate Rosemont Staycation
One (1) “The Ultimate Rosemont Staycation” which includes: Overnight stay at Aloft Chicago O’Hare hotel, $100 gift card to the Fashion Outlets of Chicago for a holiday shopping spree, Two (2) free bowling passes to Kings Bowl in Rosemont’s MB Financial Park entertainment district, One (1) $100 gift card to Hofbrauhaus Chicago German microbrewery, beer hall and restaurant in Rosemont’s MB Financial Park entertainment district, One (1) “Spread Your Wings For Two” flight certificate at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Rosemont’s MB Financial Park entertainment district, One (1) four-pack ticket voucher for winter tubing on the brand new, four-story Polar Peak. (Total ARV: $600)
· Winter Wonderfest Navy Pier Package for 8
Winter Wonderfest Navy Pier Package for 8: Activity passes to Navy Pier Winter Wonderfest, passes to Navy Pier Imax (expires March 31, 2015), Eight (8) attraction passes, Two (2) parking passes. (Activity Wristbands include access to more than 25 rides PLUS Chicago Blackhawks indoor ice skating with skate rental; valid Dec 5, 2014 – Jan 11, 2014). (Total ARV: $364)
· 5 All-Access passes to the Shedd Aquarium
Five (5) all-access passes to the Shedd Aquarium which includes: Express entry, a 50-minute behind the scenes tour, Admission to all exhibits including the special exhibit “Jellies”, Five (5) tickets to the next available aquatic show. (Total ARV: $300)
Winners will be required to come to WGN –TV to pick up the prize at 2501 W. Bradley Place, Chicago, IL 60618. In the case of the Bette Midler tickets; a contact will be provided with Sponsor for winner to receive tickets closer to the event in June 2015.
The prize will be forfeited if the winner fails to claim prize by deadline, fails to execute the prepared forms of release and waiver, or if the selected winner is not eligible in accordance with these rules. Prizes are not assignable or transferable. Federal, state and local taxes, if any, are solely the responsibility of the winner, who will receive a 1099 tax form reflecting the actual value of the prize if the prize value exceeds $600.
5. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
This contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. Employees of WGN-TV, the Tribune Company, Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Celebrity Cruises, Live Nation and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and advertising/promotion agencies are not eligible to participate.
Entrants must be legal residents of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lake, McHenry and Will counties in Illinois, and Jasper, LaPorte, Lake, Newton and Porter Counties in Indiana who are 21 years and older at the time of entry.
Winners who have won a prize from WGN-TV since June 8, 2014 are ineligible and will be disqualified.
6. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
a. Use of winner’s name: By entering, each entrant grants permission, without further compensation, to the Contest Sponsors, their agents and licensees, to use the entrant’s name, voice, photograph, likeness and biographical material for promotional purposes in connection with the contest.
b. Execution of Affidavit and Release: By entering, each entrant agrees that if selected as the winner, he/she will sign a release and waiver of liability. The prize will be forfeited and awarded to another entrant if the winner does not execute the prepared form of release and waiver within thirty days of the contest, or if the selected winner is not eligible in accordance with these rules.
c. Release of Liability: By entering, entrants agree to release Contest Sponsors from any claim, loss, liability, damage or injury of any kind arising from their participation in the contest, or their receipt or use of the contest prize, and any contest-related travel or activity.
d. Prize Substitutions: No substitute prizes are available. Prizes are non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash. If the prize becomes unavailable for any reason, WGN-TV reserves the right to substitute a prize of comparable value.
7. INTERNET/FORCE MAJEURE: If for any reason, this contest is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, tampering, fraud, technical failure, or any other cause which corrupts or threatens the administration, security or integrity of the contest, WGN-TV reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate or suspend the Contest or any portion of the Contest. ANY ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE FAIR AND LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS CONTEST WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE CONTEST. Information submitted in Internet entries, including entrant’s name, address, e-mail address, etc, shall become the property of WGN-TV, and may be used by WGN-TV for marketing or promotional purposes. Contest shall be governed and enforced pursuant to Illinois law, excluding choice of law provisions.
8. WGN-TV’S PRIVACY POLICY: This Contest is subject to the privacy policy of WGN-TV, which can be found at privacy.tribune.com/
9. COPY OF RULES: A copy of the rules is available at WGNtv.com or by sending an envelope to: WGN-TV “Chicago’s Merry Own Giveaway” Rules, 2501 W. Bradley Place, Chicago, IL 60618 by January 12, 2015.
10. WINNERS LIST: Can be obtained by sending an envelope to WGN-TV “Chicago’s Merry Own Giveaway” Winner List, 2501 W. Bradley Place, Chicago, IL 60618 after December 12, 2014 and before January 12, 2015.