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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Was This Week’s Massive Cell Outage In Illinois Caused By Solar Flares?
Experts are weighing in on the possibility that solar flares in the Earth's atmosphere could have caused the massive cell outage experienced nationwide on Thursday.
10 Places in Illinois Every Resident Must Visit At Least Once
There are so many amazing things to do and see in Illinois, but when it comes to the best of the best, many residents agree that these 10 things are it.
One Thing Illinois Dog Owners Should Stop Doing Immediately
Do you have a dog that loves to give kisses? You might want to shy away from them after reading the results of this health study.
The Gruesome History Behind Illinois’ St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
You might have heard about the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre that took place in Chicago in 1929, but do you know what the site looks like today?
Have You Spotted This Popular Abandoned Illinois Structure on TV?
The Damen Silos in Chicago were abandoned over 40 years ago, but what they look like today is truly fascinating.
Never Buy These 10 Items From an Illinois Dollar Store
Dollar stores are a great place to go to save money on life essentials, but on certain items, great price does not always equal great value.
DIY De-Icers To Have on Hand During Winter in Illinois
No salt for your driveway? No problem! Give one of these DIY De-Icer solutions a try.
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.