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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4 Important Things to Know About the Illinois Income and Property Tax Rebates Coming Out
If qualified, you will soon receive your Illinois Income and Property Rebate checks. Here's how you can check the status of your rebate.
Illinois’ $300 Million Utility Bill Assistance Plan Will Help Many Families Keep the Lights On
If you live in Illinois and are struggling to pay your utility bills, LIHEAP may be able to help.
The One App That Helps Put the Brakes On Rising Car Thefts in Illinois
Car thefts are rising at an alarming rate in Illinois, but a Wisconsin man has created an app that can make your car impossible to steal.
Float Your Blues Away This Weekend at Illinois’ New Summer Float Party
Grab your tubes and enjoy a day floating on the Chicago River at this weekend's Summer Float Party.
Did You Know Wisconsin Is Home to a Crystal Clear ‘Bottomless’ Lake?
If you love to swim or scuba dive, you have to check out Wazee Lake in Wisconsin this summer!
One of the Most Haunted Places in Illinois Has Reopened For Your Touring Pleasure
For the first time ever one of Illinois' most haunted places, Peoria State Hospital Museum, is opening its doors for paranormal investigations.
What’s the Story Behind Wisconsin’s Massive ‘Man Mound’ National Landmark?
Did you know there is a massive mound of land in Wisconsin that is shaped like a man and has been named a National Historic Landmark?
Have You Seen This Missing Elderly Couple Who Were Last Seen in Illinois?
Police need help to locate Harold and Bonnie Hayes of Arkansas who went missing on Tuesday while traveling to Illinois to visit family.
Potential Violence Turns a Fun Day At Illinois’ Brookfield Zoo Into a Nightmare
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that a female "threatened to do harm to herself and others" at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago today.
Rare 5 Planet Alignment Will Be Visible to the Naked Eye in Illinois This Month
The Illinois sky will be alive with a rare 5-planet parade during the month of June.