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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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.
Watch Out For One of These Fierce Creatures Hiding In Wisconsin and Illinois
If you're ever taking a walk in the woods and see a brown furry animal with a long body and tail that resembles a big weasel, turn around and run!
5 Cabins in Wisconsin That Provide the Perfect Romantic Getaway
If you've been looking for a great reason to enjoy some alone time with your sweetie, these five romantic cabins in Wisconsin are it!
A Doomsday Prepper’s Dream House Is For Sale in Wisconsin
This property for sale in Wisconsin is a doomsday prepper's palace with a stone exterior, living roof, and 80 acres of privacy for a personal paradise.
10 Reasons You Need to Book a Spring Break Getaway at WI’s Cranberry Castle
Looking for a unique and luxurious getaway to take in Wisconsin sometime soon? Check out this amazing castle that's available for rent in Eagle River, Wisconsin!
Will This Be the Final Season For One of Wisconsin’s Favorite Outdoor Movie Theaters?
The Highway 18 Outdoor Theater in Jefferson, Wisconsin has announced this summer will be its final season, but there is one way it could be saved.
Why Is This Horrifying Abandoned School In Rockford, IL Still Standing? [WATCH]
Rock River Elementary School in Rockford, Illinois permanently closed in 2005, and the state it is in today is nothing short of nightmarish.
Iconic New Casino Sets Opening Date For Rockford this Summer
The date so many people in Illinois have been impatiently waiting for is almost here...the grand opening of Hard Rock Casino Rockford!
DOG LOVERS NEEDED: One Illinois Animal Shelter is Slashing Adoption Fees for A Limited Time
After taking in over 33 dogs in the last week, Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford is hosting a discounted adoption to help clear its cages immediately.
Have You Heard the Terrifying Legend About Illinois’ Homey the Clown?
In the early 1990s people in Illinois were reporting seeing a creepy clown stalking children in the Chicago area, but are these accounts actually true?