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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The Creepy Trail In Illinois That Takes You Through 5 Real Ghost Towns
If you're fascinated by abandoned buildings, you definitely need to plan a hike or bike on Illinois' Tunnel Hill State Trail that will take you through 5 different ghost towns!
10 Things That Get You the Most Money When Selling a Home in Illinois
Spring is a hot time for selling homes in Illinois, and if you're thinking about putting your house on the market soon, real estate experts say these 10 things will help make it sell fast and for top dollar.
This Small Illinois Farm Is Called One of the Most Haunted Residences in America
This may look like a sweet little farmhouse, but people say its rooms and the land surrounding it are crawling with other-worldly spirits.
The Gruesome History Behind Illinois’ St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
You might have heard about the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre that took place in Chicago in 1929, but do you know what the site looks like today?
Unique Airbnb in Illinois Provides a Next Level Glamping Experience
If sleeping under the stars without bugs and heat is your idea of the perfect getaway, you have to check out this unique dome Airbnb in Simpson, Illinois.
Do You Know the Haunted History of This Popular Mansion in Rockford, Illinois?
During its prime, Manny Mansion in Rockford, IL was THE place to be, and now over a hundred years later, several spirits still like to hang out there.
Failing to Clear Snow From Your Car Will Land You a Big Fine in Illinois
Every time it snows in Illinois you will see thousands of drivers breaking one very important driving law, and police will ticket you if you get caught.
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.
5 Places in Illinois With an Extremely Haunted and Tragic Story to Tell
If you want to read some stories that may give you nightmares, here are 5 of the most notoriously haunted murder scenes in Illinois.
Did You Know This Illinois House is Hiding a Tiny Western Town in the Backyard?
This unique Rockford, Illinois home has a tiny Western town in the backyard and was once the boyhood home of one of Rockford's most famous residents.
WHOA, This Abandoned Funeral Home in Illinois Has a Hearse Inside?
BEWARE, a glance inside this abandoned funeral home in Illinois may give you nightmares.
5 of the Most Fascinating Abandoned Places in Illinois
Illinois is full of abandoned buildings with sordid stories to tell, but here are five of the most fascinating.