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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Illinois Family Wins Halloween With Awesome ‘Stranger Things’ Light Show
When it comes to things I love doing most in life, decorating my home for holidays is always high on the list. I have a ridiculous amount of holiday storage totes, and if you don't feel like you're in the North Pole when you step into my home at Christmas I will not be happy...
Has One Illinois Restaurant Taken The Wacky Menu Thing A Little Too Far?
Foodies flock to Frontier in Chicago, Illinois to try its 'whole animal experience' featuring smoked alligator, goat, and more.
Illinois’ $300 Million Utility Bill Assistance Plan Will Help Many Families Keep the Lights On
If you live in Illinois and are struggling to pay your utility bills, LIHEAP may be able to help.
Do Ancient Pyramids Really Lie Beneath One Popular Wisconsin Lake?
Legend says enormous rock pyramids lurk under the water of Wisconsin's Rock Lake, but do you believe they actually exist?
It’s Sunflower Season! Here are 4 Huge Fields You Need to Visit in Illinois This Summer
Here are 4 of the most popular sunflower fields to visit in Illinois this summer.
Go Ghost Hunting at One of Illinois’ Most Haunted Cottages
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum in Rockford wants you to conduct a paranormal investigation in the most active parts of their haunted grounds.
Illinois Zoo If Giving You the Chance to Name Their New Baby Wolf Pup
Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere, Illinois has welcomed a new adorable addition, a female Gray Wolf pup, but now they need our help choosing a name.
Pickle Lovers’ Dreams Come True At This Unique, Themed Restaurant in Wisconsin
We can't decide if the pickle theme or the beachfront view is the coolest thing about the Pickle Factory in Pepin, Wisconsin.
This Indoor Playground in Illinois Is the Ultimate Playdate For Your Kids
Don't let a rainy summer day get you down, take your kids for a full day of fun at Kiddy Club in Aurora, Illinois!
Did You Know There Is a Tiny Town in Illinois That Is Obsessed With Gnomes?
If you love decorating your home and yard with gnomes, you might want to think about moving to Strasburg, Illinois.
The One Thing Illinois Parents MUST NOT Do During Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage
Pediatricians are warning desperate parents there is one important thing you must not do when you can't find any baby formula.
The World is Fascinated By This Illinois Man’s 60 Year Old Fries
A couple from Crystal Lake, Illinois has gone viral after discovering 60-year-old McDonald's fries hidden within the walls of their bathroom.