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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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.
Walmart Pulls T-shirts From Illinois and Wisconsin Stores Over One Hidden Dirty Word
Can you spot the hidden naughty word on this shirt that Walmart recently had to pull from store shelves? (Caution...it's a VERY naughty word).
Are You Brave Enough to Buy One of Wisconsin’s Most Haunted Places?
Wisconsin's infamous Summerwind Mansion may lay in ruins today, but it's still considered one of the most haunted places in the entire United States.
5 Wisconsin Towns That Have Very Weird Claims to Fame
Every town, city, or village has something unique to offer the World, but these 5 places in Wisconsin have some pretty strange claims to fame.
Exquisite Victorian Home in Illinois is For Sale for the Third Time in 134 Years
This beautiful Victorian home for sale in Elgin, Illinois was built in 1889, has been lovingly maintained, and is registered with the National Historic Society.
One Illinois Dad Created This Castle Home For His Daughter and Now It’s For Sale
When an Illinois man's 4-year-old daughter told him she wanted to live in a castle, Daddy made her castle, and now it's up for sale.
3 Crystal Clear Lakes You Have to Swim in This Summer in Wisconsin
If swimming in dirty, weedy lake water isn't your favorite thing to do, check out these 3 quarry lakes in Wisconsin that have crystal-clear water.
One Wisconsin Woman Makes Quite the Splash Driving Around in A Car Covered with Ducks
After her car was severely dented in a hail storm, one Wisconsin business owner got quacky and covered the damage with hundreds of rubber ducks.
This Unique Airbnb in Illinois Has Over 15 Different Themed Bedrooms to Relax In
Medley Manor in East Peoria, Illinois might look like a normal house from the outside, but inside a unique party experience awaits.
One Major Bee Problem Illinois and Wisconsin Boaters Need to Beware Of
Is your boat's motor making a weird buzzing sound? You've likely got bees...and that's no joke.