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 Bizarre Reason So Many Kangaroo Sightings Are Reported in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is most loved for its cheese and beer, but apparently, it's pretty lenient on what exotic animals you can have as pets there too.
Chatty Cockatoo Creates A Big Surprise For One Illinois Police Department
Earlier this week Officers from the Rockton Police Department responded to a possible domestic disturbance call only to discover the problem wasn't caused by a human at all.
5 Illinois Town Names That No One Is Able to Pronounce Correctly
It doesn't matter if you've lived in Illinois all your life or just moved here, we're willing to bet you've butchered these town names a time or two (or one hundred).
Illinois High School Turns Students Away From Prom Due to Major Venue Fail
Students at Homewood Flossmoor High School in Homewood, Illinois have been turned away from Prom due to limited venue space.
5 Things Illinois Moms Definitely Don’t Want for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14, and before you waste your money, here are 5 things Illinois moms definitely DON'T want for Mother's Day this year.
Illinois Facebook Users Will Be Getting a 2nd Settlement Check This Month
If you live in Illinois and previously filed a claim in the Facebook lawsuit, keep a close eye on your bank account for another settlement payment coming soon.
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.
Illinois Link Card Users Beware, a Temporary Outage is Coming Next Week
Illinois Link Card users won't be able to make purchases or ATM withdrawals for 2 days next week.
Six Flags in Gurnee Announces 2021 Opening Day
Get ready for some high-flying fun, because Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is opening for the 2021 season next month!
Steak ‘N Shake is Rewarding Social Distancing With Free Fries
If you need an excuse to leave your house, roll through Steak 'N Shake's drive-thru today and score some free fries!