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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Is a ‘Warmer Than Normal’ Spring Ahead for Illinois?
If warm weather adventures occupy every one of your daydreams right now, I might have some good news about Spring 2024 in Illinois to share!
Legend Says Wisconsin’s Snowmobiling Ghost Has One Important Mission
Wisconsin has plenty of chilling ghost tales to share, but not many of them feature a phantom that is only seen when it snows.
What to Do When You Hit A Deer With Your Car in Illinois
If you hit a deer with your car and there is no damage, but the deer is dead, is it illegal to just drive off in Illinois?
3 Reasons Why Chicago’s Famous Rat Hole Might Not Really Be a Rat
A rat-sized hole in the sidewalk of one Chicago, Illinois sidewalk has taken the internet by storm, but it turns out it might not be a rat after all.
The Weird Reason You Might See Cow Trinkets In Parking Lots Across Illinois
Moooove over Duck, Duck, Jeep, there's a new vehicle mooovement in Illinois involving Subarus.
10 Of The Most Road Rage-Inducing Spots In Rockford, Illinois
If you often find yourself raging behind the wheel, here are 10 spots you might want to avoid in Rockford, Illinois.
10 Foods That Illinois Residents Say Traumatized Them As Kids
We recently asked Illinois residents what was the one food that traumatized them as kids, and the responses we got may turn your stomachs a little.
One of The Best Resorts For Winter Fun In Illinois
The Winter Carnival at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois is 4 days of family fun you won't want to miss this February.
One Big Thing You Shouldn’t Do To Your Car When It’s Below Zero in Illinois
Experts say that starting your car and letting it warm up before driving actually does more harm than good to your engine.
Illinois’ Rat Hole Is The New Popular Tourist Attraction In America
A unique and disturbing rat-sized hole in one Chicago, Illinois sidewalk has become an internet sensation with countless people traveling to the city to see it.