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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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!
Police Issue Warning About Passing Farm Equipment on IL Roads
A concerned farmer reached out to an Illinois State Trooper for help educating drivers how to safely pass farm equipment on roads.
Why You Should Never Drink Ice Cold Water On A Hot Day
Drinking ice-cold water on a hot day can be extremely dangerous for your body, here's why.
FDA Warns Some Dry Dog Foods May Cause Heart Disease
The FDA says several different brands of dry dog foods have been linked to cases of congestive heart failure in dogs.
Beware Of Dangerous Blue-Green Algae On IL Lakes and Rivers
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is warning residents to be on the lookout for Blue-Green Algae while boating or swimming in Iocal lakes or rivers.
If You See Purple Painted On An Illinois Fence Post, Turn Around
If you come across a fence post or tree painted purple while out on hiking or hunting Illinois, you need to turn around immediately. Here's why.
Wisconsin Baby Waiting for Liver Transplant Has Died
Marcus Albers, the 5-month-old baby in Milwaukee who needed a liver transplant to survive has died, and his parents have an important message they want to share.
Milwaukee Baby With Weeks to Live Needs Partial Liver Donation
4-month-old Marcus Albers is in liver failure and desperately needs to find a living liver donor now to survive. Find out if you could be a match here.
Get Free Pancakes at IHOP Tomorrow
Tuesday, March 12 is Free Pancake Day at IHOP, and this year it will benefit children battling serious illnesses.