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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Weird Animal Behaviors To Look For During Illinois’ Solar Eclipse
The total solar eclipse passing over Illinois will bring more than a darkened sky and cooler air. Wildlife of all types will showcase some bizarre behaviors too.
One Thing Every Illinois Homeowner Must Do Before Firing Up The Lawnmower This Spring
Discover what to do with rabbit nests in your yard this Spring in Illinois.
One Cold Case Group Believes Jimmy Hoffa Is Buried in Wisconsin
A group called The Case Breakers believes an old playing card message proves Jimmy Hoffa is buried under the old Milwaukee County Stadium in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Man Proposes to Girlfriend With Her Mom’s Stolen Ring
A man in Wisconsin just found himself single and arrested after his proposal had a way too familiar ring to it.
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.
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?
This Secret Illinois Beach Is Something You Have to See This Summer
If you want to feel like you're in the tropics this summer without actually traveling there, check out Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
4 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day Procrastinators in Illinois
Panicking over what to buy your partner for Valentine's Day? These 4 gift ideas might just save the day.
5 Places Burglars Look First When Robbing Homes in Illinois
A recent study says these 5 secret hiding places are actually some of the top places burglars look first when robbing homes in Illinois.
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.