Meet Shannon Zimmerman, aka, Lil Zim; Q98.5’s own crafting queen, animal lover, chocolate aficionado, and country music enthusiast who has been helping you start your day since 2010 and stands at a whopping 5 feet 2 inches tall. (hence the nickname). Off the mic, Shannon is a devoted mom to two daughters, three dogs, and a cat. She loves her hometown of Rockford, Illinois, raising awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and writing about and reading true-crime stories.
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One Thing Illinois Dog Owners Should Stop Doing Immediately
Do you have a dog that loves to give kisses? You might want to shy away from them after reading the results of this health study.
11 Different Spirits Still Linger Within Illinois’ Most Haunted Home
Alton, Illinois is often called one of the 'most haunted small towns in America', and the McPike Mansion located there is mostly to blame.
How This Illinois City Got Its Name Is Lame to the 100th Degree
The biggest question everyone asks about Rockford, Illinois is; how did it get its name?
Do You Know What These 5 Abandoned Places in Rockford, Illinois Used to Be?
A popular Facebook group recently highlighted a bunch of abandoned places in Rockford, Illinois, and now we want to see if you know what some of the places were.
The First Alpine Coaster in Illinois Is Now Open For Your Riding Delight
Illinois' very first Alpine Coaster is now open at Aerie's Resort & Winery in Grafton, Illinois.
The One Illinois Road You Should Never Drive On, Especially At Night
One of the most haunted places in Illinois is actually a road that features a horrifying bridge and the 'Seven Gates of Hell'.
Is Harvest Season Bringing Out a Snake Problem in Illinois?
Garter snakes are born in the late summer and early Fall, so here are some simple ways to keep them out of your yard and home.
It’s Spider Season In Illinois, But This Is One Creepy-Crawly You Shouldn’t Squish
Wolf spiders may look terrifying, but they are actually a good thing to have around your home.
The One Blaring Thing Everyone is Missing About the new Chicago Bears Stadium Design
Fans had a lot of funny reactions to the first proposed design for the new Chicago Bears stadium, but there's one BIG thing many of them missed.
4 Important Things to Know About the Illinois Income and Property Tax Rebates Coming Out
If qualified, you will soon receive your Illinois Income and Property Rebate checks. Here's how you can check the status of your rebate.