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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How This Illinois City Got Its Name Is Lame to the 100th Degree
The biggest question everyone asks about Rockford, Illinois is; how did it get its name?
Is it Illegal to Make Prank Phone Calls in Illinois?
A 19-year-old woman from Rockford, Illinois was recently arrested for calling 911 and hanging up nearly 700 times over the span of 7 days.
CREEPY: Do These Pics Prove This Old Illinois Prison Is Really Haunted?
Some people say the Old Joliet Prison in Joliet, Illinois is incredibly haunted, and after seeing these pics of what it looks like today, it's hard not to agree.
Walmart Pulls T-shirts From Illinois and Wisconsin Stores Over One Hidden Dirty Word
Can you spot the hidden naughty word on this shirt that Walmart recently had to pull from store shelves? (Caution...it's a VERY naughty word).
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.
Are You Brave Enough to Hunt for Ghosts in One of Illinois’ Most Haunted Attractions?
Tinker Swiss Cottage and Museum in Rockford, Illinois is notoriously haunted, and this weekend you can experience the spirits that make this cute cottage so famous.
Did You Know This Illinois House is Hiding a Tiny Western Town in the Backyard?
This unique Rockford, Illinois home has a tiny Western town in the backyard and was once the boyhood home of one of Rockford's most famous residents.
5 of the Most Fascinating Abandoned Places in Illinois
Illinois is full of abandoned buildings with sordid stories to tell, but here are five of the most fascinating.
Wisconsin’s Real-Life Barbie Dream House Will Fulfill All Your Pink-Loving Dreams
Gather up your girlfriends for the ultimate 'babe'cation' at this pink castle in Wisconsin that even Barbie herself would love!
One Illinois City Nabs Guinness Record for the Largest Collection of Sock Monkeys
One Illinois city just set the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of sock monkeys, and I guarantee it's not who you think.