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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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!
Did One Illinois City Just Revoke Its Ban on Nudity at Public Beaches?
Some prankster(s) in Chicago had residents in a panic after posting a very legit-looking sign on some public beaches over Labor Day weekend.
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!
People Swear This One Wisconsin Lake Has Magical Healing Powers
In the tiny village of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin lies a crystal-clear lake that people have flocked to for centuries due to the healing powers of its water.
One of Illinois’ Most Haunted Restaurants Has a Rich History of Ghosts and Gangsters
Great Escape Restaurant in Schiller Park, Illinois is a great place to enjoy a meal, drinks, and...paranormal experiences according to legends.
5 of Illinois’ Best Haunted Houses That You Must See In 2023
If terror is what you crave every Halloween season, put these 5 haunted houses in Northern Illinois on your Fall 2023 to-do list.
The Oldest Building in Illinois Has a Pretty Extraordinary History to Share
Cahokia, Illinois is home to the oldest building in Illinois, and visitors can still tour it to learn about its remarkable history.
This Abandoned Dental Office in Illinois Was Once Home to a Murdering Dentist?
Get ready for your dental phobia to kick into high gear after looking at these terrifying photos of an abandoned dental office in Illinois.
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!