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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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.
5 Places in Illinois With an Extremely Haunted and Tragic Story to Tell
If you want to read some stories that may give you nightmares, here are 5 of the most notoriously haunted murder scenes in Illinois.
People Swear This One Wisconsin Lake Has Magical Healing Powers
In the tiny village of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin lies a crystal-clear lake that people have flocked to for centuries due to the healing powers of its water.
5 Wisconsin Town and City Names That Have Seriously Weird Origins
To steal a line from Shakespeare; "What's in a name?", well in the case of these 5 Wisconsin towns and cities it's a whole lot of weirdness.
This Abandoned Illinois Waterpark Was Once a Hotspot With a Very Funny Name
In the 1980s this waterpark (with a very interesting name) was one of THE places to go in Illinois, and now it lays ruins which are still visible today.
5 Wisconsin Hotels That Are Ready to Deliver a Terrifying Nights Sleep
If you're planning a getaway thttps://q985online.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=carbono Wisconsin and need hotel recommendations, here are 5 excellent places to consider, especially if you like sleeping next to ghosts.
This Abandoned Barn in Illinois Was Once an Epic Party Spot?
The weird stuff left behind in this abandoned barn in Illinois must have some WILD stories to share.
A Small Town in Wisconsin Claims They Invented the Hamburger, But Is This True?
In 2007 the Wisconsin State Assembly named Wisconsin the official "Home of the Hamburger", but some people would argue that isn't quite true.
One of Wisconsin’s Weirdest Urban Legends Is About a Town Full of Murdering Little People?
Urban legends say there was a town in Wisconsin called Haunchyville that was established by a group of rebelling circus performers that turned extremely violent.