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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Move Over Ice Castles, A New Winter Experience is Coming to Wisconsin This Year
The Ice Castles will not be coming to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin in 2024, but something new and exciting is ready to take its place!
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.
Can You Guess What the Most Popular Slang Word in Illinois Is?
One survey has named the most popular slang word in Illinois, and we're willing to bet you've used it at least 100 times in the past few years.
Listening to This Woman’s Experience At a Wisconsin Bar Will Send Chills Down Your Spine
This woman's experience with a haunted mural at The Roadhouse Bar in Hawthorne, Wisconsin might be one of the creepiest things you will ever hear.
10 Weird Things Illinois and Wisconsin People Do Every Holiday Season
Every family has their own set of holiday traditions, but are these weird ones truly unique to Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Thief Learns The Hard Way That Porta Potties Make A Horrible Hideout
A high-speed police chase near Milwaukee, Wisconsin ended with one suspect getting stuck in a porta-potty.
Experience Farm Life At These 3 Unique Vacation Spots In Wisconsin
If you've always wanted to experience what farm life is like, plan a visit to one of these 3 vacation destinations in Wisconsin!
Rent This Spectacular Wisconsin Castle For Less Than $200 a Night!
Cranberry Castle in Eagle River, Wisconsin is not only a celebrity hotspot, but you could rent it for under $200 a night!
Have You Ever Heard Mysterious Screams in the Woods of Illinois or Wisconsin?
Have you ever been in the woods and heard what sounds like a woman or velociraptor screaming? Don't worry, it's likely not as serious as you think.
Why Are Barn Quilts a Big Thing For Farms in Illinois and Wisconsin?
Have you ever been driving in Illinois or Wisconsin and noticed a barn with a big quilt hanging on the outside? There's a pretty significant reason it is there.