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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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.
This Illinois Neighborhood Looks Like the Sight of a Zombie Apocalypse
If zombies ever roamed Illinois, this abandoned neighborhood near Chicago would be the perfect place for them to call home.
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!
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?
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.
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!
Is Michael Myers Alive and Well Just 5 Hours Away From Illinois?!?
A man from Decatur, Indiana is taking the world by storm for showing the softer, and more playful side of infamous horror villain Michael Meyers.
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.
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.