Wilmette 'Jeopardy!' contestant Julia Collins wins 18th consecutive game

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
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In this January 2014 photo provided by Jeopardy Productions, Inc., shows Alex Trebek, host of the TV show "Jeopardy!," poses with contestant Julia Collins, 31, of Kenilworth, Ill.
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WILMETTE, Ill. (WLS) -- Wilmette's Julia Collins is making "Jeopardy!" history this week. Collins has won for the 18th time in a row and earned $391,600.

Collins has already earned the title as "most winning woman." She is now the third person in "Jeopardy!" history to win this many consecutive non-tournament games.

Collins still has a way to go to catch up to all-time champ Ken Jennings. He won 74 straight games.

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