PHENOMS: Alhassane Sylla

Alhassane Sylla dreams of moving from the Diambars soccer academy in Senegal to a European club, using prayer to give him the strength to succeed.

PHENOMS: Marco Benassi

Marco Benassi contemplates his decision to have a family at a young age, giving him the will to become a pro and play for Torino F.C.

PHENOMS: Aleksandr Selikhov

Aleksandr Selikhov answers questions about his past and future as he fights to become Russia’s next great goalkeeper.

PHENOMS: Orbelin Pineda

Orbelin Pineda reflects on signing for Guadalajara Chivas and leading the team to a Mexican league title.

Pepmeyer, Bette L.

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Mrs. Bette L. Pepmeyer, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois died 11:46 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Taghon, Cheryl A.

Cheryl A. Taghon, 58, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:04 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.