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FILE - This Wednesday, May 28, 2014 photo shows Julia Collins, 31, of Wilmette, Ill., after an interview with The Associated Press in Chicago. Collins’ streak ended when she lost on her 21st appearance on the game show that aired Monday, June 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford, file)

Illinois woman’s win streak on ‘Jeopardy!’ ends

By Lynn Elber - Associated Press

FILE - This January 2014 file photo provided by Jeopardy Productions, Inc., shows Alex Trebek, left, host of the TV show &quot;Jeopardy!,&quot; poses with contestant Julia Collins, 31, of Kenilworth, Ill., during the taping of her shows on stage at &quot;Jeopardy!&quot;, Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, Calif. Collins can count another &quot;Jeopardy!&quot; victory and another milestone. She won her 20th game Friday, May 30, 2014, putting her alone in second place for most consecutive non-tournament victories on the TV game show. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc., file)

Julia Collins wins 20th victory on ‘Jeopardy!’

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

Julia Collins, 31, of Wilmette, Ill., is seen in Chicago on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, after an interview with The Associated Press. On the episode of the TV show &quot;Jeopardy!&quot; that aired Tuesday, May 27, Collins became the third person in &quot;Jeopardy!&quot; history to win as many as 17 consecutive non-tournament games, earning her a total of $372,700 and making her the show's winningest woman. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

Julia Collins extends ‘Jeopardy!’ winning streak

Associated Press

In this January 2014 photo provided by Jeopardy Productions, Inc., shows Alex Trebek, host of the TV show &quot;Jeopardy!,&quot; poses with contestant Julia Collins, 31, of Kenilworth, Ill., during the taping of her shows on stage at JEOPARDY!, Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, Calif. On a show that aired Tuesday, May 27, 2014, Collins won her 17th straight game on Jeopardy! and has won more games than all but two other contestants in the history of the show. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.)

Chicago-area woman goes for 18th ‘Jeopardy!’ win

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press