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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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?
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.
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!
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.
10 Pictures That Prove People Don’t Know How To Park In Illinois
Chicago, Illinois has been named the worst city for parking in the entire United States, but these 10 photos prove all of Illinois sucks when it comes to parking.
TOO CUTE: This Illinois Deer Loves Playing With Neighborhood Dogs
A neighborhood in Pecatonica, Illinois is often visited by a deer that loves to play with dogs and there are videos to prove it!
How to Visit Illinois’ Shedd Aquarium for Free This Winter
2024 Illinois Resident Free Days will begin soon at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Here are the upcoming dates for January and February.
Illinois City Named One of the Rudest Places in America
Chicago, Illinois usually finds itself high on the list of the rudest places in America, but a recent study proves that bummer rep may no longer be true.
Illinois Barn Featured On ABC’s ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’
The Hanson family of Marengo was featured on ABC's 'The Great Christmas Light Fight', and it may be the best holiday light show you'll see in Illinois this year.
Did You Know Illinois Is Infamous For Three Weird Christmas Traditions?
When it comes to odd holiday traditions, Illinois is closely linked to three of the weirdest ones.
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.
3 of the Best Christmas Pop-Up Bars in Illinois
If you love to combine your Christmas Spirit with plenty of Christmas spirits, here are three holiday pop-up bars you have to check out in Illinois ASAP!