July 13, 2016 vol. 21 issue 31
DeJoria’s rise through NHRA has her where she dreamed of
see page 9
Featured Sports
right where she wants
Photo By Mark Gregory | Sentinel Staff
John Force (blue car) and Alexis DeJoria get ready for qualifying Friday at the K&N Filters Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet.
News Houbolt Bridge
State, local officials announce Houbolt bridge agreement see page 2
News Tallgrass Estates
Joliet City Council delays vote on proposed subdivision
see page 3
Forum Brexit Breakdown World wonders how U.K’s withdrawal will pan out
see page 7
Business Dave Says
Financial planning is for everyone see page 15
Calendar Events in Your see page 19 Area
Credit Gary Nastase | Force Racing
Brittany Force celebrated her 30th birthday Friday night by posting a Route 66 Raceway track record of 3.692 seconds at 325.69 mph. It was the fourthquickest Top Fuel elapsed time in history.