MACHESNEY PARK — The village is launching a contest to encourage people to do their back-to-school shopping locally this summer.
The contest runs through Aug. 15, and offers people who spend at least $25 on back-to-school purchases at a Machesney Park business the chance to win up to $200 in Visa gift cards.
Qualifying purchases include school supplies, clothing, electronics, food and lunch prep, dorm or classroom décor, haircuts, technology, and other items that help students prepare for the school year. The contest is open to anyone who submits a receipt totaling at least $25 on qualifying purchases at a Machesney Park store. Online purchases don’t qualify…