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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Did You Know One Wisconsin Tombstone Oozes Blood During a Full Moon?
Have you heard that Appleton, Wisconsin is home to a mysterious and slightly terrifying tombstone that many people claim oozes blood during a full moon?
Illinois Hockey Team To Shake Off ‘Bad Blood’ With New Taylor Swift Jersey Night
It doesn't matter if you love or hate Taylor Swift, you have to appreciate one Illinois hockey team's creative effort to bring Swifties to their ice rink.
2 High School Football Teams in Illinois Set Rivalry Aside to Help a Child With Terminal Tumor
Two Illinois towns are coming together to support a 5-year-old boy who was just diagnosed with a rare, aggressive, and inoperable brain tumor.
5 Wisconsin Town and City Names That Have Seriously Weird Origins
To steal a line from Shakespeare; "What's in a name?", well in the case of these 5 Wisconsin towns and cities it's a whole lot of weirdness.
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.
Illinois Coffee Company Releases Special Blend Honoring the Rockford Peaches
An Illinois based coffee company has introduced a new coffee blend that honors the Rockford Peaches, and it sounds delicious!
CREEPY: Do These Pics Prove This Old Illinois Prison Is Really Haunted?
Some people say the Old Joliet Prison in Joliet, Illinois is incredibly haunted, and after seeing these pics of what it looks like today, it's hard not to agree.
One Illinois Man Goes Viral For Hilarious Chicago Bears Wedding Surprise
A man named Jake Mazanke from Lincoln Park, Illinois went viral in 2022 for dressing as Mike Ditka at his bachelor party, and he just did again for his wedding!
3 Big Reasons to Take Your Family Glow Golfing in Illinois Next Month
Treat your family to a unique nighttime golf event at Aldeen Golf Club in Rockford, Illinois this August.