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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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!
Northern Illinois Eatery Selected As One of America’s Best Restaurants
The national media firm "America's Best Restaurants" has named a restaurant in Freeport, Illinois as one of the best in America.
10 Things Illinoisans Think Should Be Banished From Thanksgiving Tables
When we asked residents in Northern Illinois what one item they would remove from their Thanksgiving feast, we got some very interesting answers.
Illinoisans, If You Find One Of These In Your Garden You’ve Got A Big Problem
Have you ever spent the entire summer lovingly tending to a garden only to unearth a disaster in the fall? This happened to me yesterday, and I am still not ok.
One of Illinois’ Most Haunted Theatres Dares You to Come Hunt for Ghosts
The Egyptian Theatre in Illinois is a renowned spot for ghost sightings, and this haunted tour allows thrill seekers to explore the eerie theater in the dark.
Did You Know Illinois Has One Amusement Park That is Open For Year-Round Halloween Fun?
The spooky fun never ends at Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center in Burbank, Illinois.
4 Easy Ways Illinois Residents Can Keep Spiders Out of Their Homes
Fall is a great time to live in Illinois for more reasons than I can count on two hands, but there's only one reason I dislike fall in Illinois...SPIDERS.
Acorn Avalanche: Here Is Why Illinois Yards Are a Nutty Mess This Fall
No, you are not losing your mind. There are WAY more acorns in your yard this Fall, and there is a scientific reason why.
5 Toys Illinois Parents Need to Buy NOW or Risk Ruining Christmas
Experts say these 5 toys will be in high demand for Christmas 2023 and that may sell out well before Santa comes to town.
11 Different Spirits Still Linger Within Illinois’ Most Haunted Home
Alton, Illinois is often called one of the 'most haunted small towns in America', and the McPike Mansion located there is mostly to blame.
All Aboard! It’s Time for Pumpkin Pickin’ Fun at the Illinois Railway Museum
Do you know what's cooler than driving to a local farm to pick your perfect pumpkin? Riding a train to pick your perfect pumpkin!
3 Fall Festivals in Illinois You Need to Put On Your Calendar ASAP!
A whole bunch of beer-drinking and pumpkin-picking fun is happening soon in Illinois, and these three festivals need to be on this year's fall fun to-do list!