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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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?
Did You Know One Wisconsin Tombstone Oozes Blood During a Full Moon?
Have you heard that Appleton, Wisconsin is home to a mysterious and slightly terrifying tombstone that many people claim oozes blood during a full moon?
2 Historical Gangster Hangouts in Wisconsin That Offer Overnight Stays
If you want to walk in the footsteps of infamous gangsters like Al Capone and John Dillinger, then book a stay at one of these Wisconsin resorts.
5 Places Burglars Look First When Robbing Homes in Illinois
A recent study says these 5 secret hiding places are actually some of the top places burglars look first when robbing homes in Illinois.
Have You Heard About the Wisconsin Town That Completely Disappeared?
Some people say Doveland, Wisconsin never existed, while others say the town and all of its residents mysteriously disappeared in the early 1990s.
TOO CUTE: This Illinois Deer Loves Playing With Neighborhood Dogs
A neighborhood in Pecatonica, Illinois is often visited by a deer that loves to play with dogs and there are videos to prove it!
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.