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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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.
5 Gifts You Should Never Buy Illinois Women for Valentine’s Day
If you want to shower the woman in your life with romance, never, and I repeat never, buy her any of these 5 things...unless she specifically asks for them.
5 Important Things to Do If Your Stuck In Your Car During a Winter Storm in Illinois
If you ever get stuck in your car on the side of the road during a winter storm in Illinois, you need to remember these 5 important things.
3 Things You Should Never Do When Shoveling Snow in Illinois
Did you know there are certain snow-related behaviors that could score you a ticket in Illinois this winter?
One Big Thing You Shouldn’t Do To Your Car When It’s Below Zero in Illinois
Experts say that starting your car and letting it warm up before driving actually does more harm than good to your engine.
Drunk Man Arrested After Mistaking A Wisconsin Police Station for His Hotel
It's a common saying; drunk people don't make good decisions, and one man in Marshfield, Wisconsin just found that out the hard way.
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.
Wisconsin Woman Stars In New Marvel Series Coming Out Next Month
Alaqua Cox, a 2015 graduate of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan, Wisconsin, will star in a new Marvel series called "Echo" on Disney+.
10 Colossal Mistakes Illinoisans Make Each Christmas
If you want this year's Christmas celebration to be as holly jolly as possible, don't make any of these common holiday season mistakes.
One Thing You Should NEVER Do When You See a Deer on Illinois Roads
It's peak deer collision season in Illinois, and when you encounter one while driving there is one important thing you must remember to never do!