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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10 Reasons You Need to Book a Spring Break Getaway at WI’s Cranberry Castle
Looking for a unique and luxurious getaway to take in Wisconsin sometime soon? Check out this amazing castle that's available for rent in Eagle River, Wisconsin!
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 Taylor Swift Holiday Lights Display You Have to See in Illinois This Year
Did you see all the Halloween displays dedicated to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in October? Well, this holiday display in Naperville, Illinois puts them all to shame!
‘Potterheads’ Will Love The Unique Speakeasy Hiding Inside An Old Bank Vault in Illinois
If you're a person who loves all things Harry Potter and wishes you could live in a magical world just like his, The Cauldron Chicago might be as close as you'll ever get.
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.
IL Police Respond a Domestic Disturbance Call and Found a Chatty Bird Instead
Earlier this week Officers from the Rockton Police Department responded to a possible domestic disturbance call only to discover the problem wasn't caused by a human at all.
Illinois Adults Struggle to Answer These Five 8th Grade American History Questions
Today we took a quick quiz on 8th-grade-level American History, and let's just say it didn't end well for some.
Is the Most Expensive House For Sale in Illinois Really Worth Its Whopping Price Tag?
This Illinois home takes up 8 city lots, and if it sells for the asking price, it will "shatter" the record for the most expensive home ever sold in Chicago.
One Illinois Sandwich Shop Created a Spicy Paczki In Honor of Fat Tuesday
An Italian sandwich shop in Chicago decided to put its own spin on Fat Tuesday this year by creating a giardiniera-flavored paczki.
This Unique Speakeasy in Illinois Will Make Your Ramen Dreams Come True
High Five Ramen in Chicago, Illinois serves up some of the best noodles in the state, but before you enjoy it, you have to figure out how to get in.