UNITED STATES
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	February 13, 2002
Dear Stockholder: We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, to be held on March 5, 2002.  Your Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that stockholders vote FOR Proposals 1 - 8, and AGAINST Proposal 9. To be approved, each proposal must receive an affirmative vote from a majority of the votes entitled to vote at the meeting.  Therefore, your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own.  Whether or not you have already done so, please vote today, by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided. Very truly yours, WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY /s/ HOWARD MALOVANY Howard Malovany Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel
IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember, you can now vote by telephone or via the Internet - simply follow the easy instructions on the enclosed proxy card. If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting yours shares, please call: INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED TOLL-FREE, AT 1-877-750-5837.