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    James Holzhauer takes 'Jeopardy' championship crown but rival Emma Boettcher gives him a run for the $250,000 prize

    by Suzanne Baker, The Naperville Sun Nov 16, 2019 2 minutes

    NAPERVILLE, Ill. - James Holzhauer's day job as a professional sports gambler came in handy this week as he claimed the title of undisputed champion of "Jeopardy!" season 35.

    After a tense two-day battle, the Naperville native walked away with the $250,000 prize after finishing with a total of $76,923.

    But it was no runaway for Holzhauer, who faced off against

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