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.
Uncovering The Dark History Of One Mysterious Cave in Illinois
Cave-In-Rock is a small village in southern Illinois that has a fascinating history full of bandits, pirates, and murderers that most people don't know about.
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?
Is it Illegal to Make Prank Phone Calls in Illinois?
A 19-year-old woman from Rockford, Illinois was recently arrested for calling 911 and hanging up nearly 700 times over the span of 7 days.
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.
3 Important Things Illinois Students Need to Know About the New Loan Forgiveness Program
Illinois students need to know these 3 important things about the new federal loan forgiveness program.
Mansion Near Chicago Is So Haunted it Sat Vacant for Nearly 50 Years
When you learn about the infamous Schweppe Mansion near Chicago, you'll likely be stuck in the weird place of wanting this beautiful home and being terrified of it.