Lil Zim

Rockford

Host at Townsquare Media

Host and Journalist at WXXQ-FM (Rockford, IL)

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Lockwood Park's Opening Day in Rockford Promises Free Fun for the Whole Family

1 week ago | kfilradio.com | Lil Zim

Mark your calendars for a day of farm fun your whole family will enjoy at Lockwood Park's "Saturdays On the Farm" kicking off soon in Rockford, Illinois. Now that it is finally starting to warm up outside, what are your kids doing? Are they playing outside, or are they playing video games inside?
Brace Yourself, Illinois: New Mail Changes Could Cost You More

1 week ago | kfilradio.com | Lil Zim

In further efforts to run more efficiently, the United States Postal Service has proposed price increases that would go into effect as early as this summer. McConnell Adams, Townsquare Media LansingWe all may receive mail on a daily basis, but how often do you actually send mail that requires a stamp? I send packages via USPS a couple times a month, but I only send stamped letters once every few months.
Easter Fun Without the Eggs: 5 Kid-Approved Dye Projects for Illinois Parents

1 week ago | kfilradio.com | Lil Zim

If the cost of eggs in Illinois has you rethinking your Easter plans this year, don't worry, dyeing fun doesn’t have to begin and end with eggs!One thing my kids love most about Easter is dyeing eggs, and honestly, it is one of my least favorite holiday traditions.
Beloved Rockford Dog Treat Bakery Is Closing, But Is This Really Goodbye?

3 weeks ago | 967theeagle.net | Lil Zim

If you are a dog owner who loves spoiling your pet with fresh, homemade treats, I may have some bad news for you. I am a proud dog mama of two doodles who I like to spoil from time to time with fresh treats and fun toys, (that's a lie, I like to spoil them of most of the time), and one of my favorite places to get these things is The Canine Crunchery.
Help This Special Illinois Penguin Become 'The World's Favorite Penguin'!

3 weeks ago | 967theeagle.net | Lil Zim

It may be April now, but March Madness is still underway for college basketball...and for one special penguin at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. In case you didn't know, I'm a HUGE animal lover. If it walks, breathes, has feathers or fur, there's a good chance I'm going to love it...unless it slithers or has eight legs. (I draw the line at snakes and spiders!)Parents Of Stolen Penguin Produce New EggMy kids are HUGE animal lovers too, so at least once a year my husband and I take them to a zoo.
5 Things Illinoisans Must Do in Wisconsin

1 month ago | 1520theticket.com | Lil Zim

Each year every Illinoisan heads to Wisconsin at least once, and there are five things we must do when we go there this summer. Have you ever wondered why Illinoisans love Wisconsin so much even though many Wisconsinites dread seeing our license plates cross the border? (lol!)Illinois has plenty of beaches and lakes to enjoy...we have beer and cheese here too, so what's up with Illinois' love for our northern neighbor? Is it because they like to drink more in Wisconsin and have cheaper gas?
Illinois’ New State Flag Vote Ends in the Most Illinois Way Possible

1 month ago | 967theeagle.net | Lil Zim

Illinois recently embarked on a mission to find a new state flag design, but residents were quick to shut it down. I have lived in the state of Illinois my entire life, so I'm fully qualified to say things like:Chicagoans will judge you if they see you put ketchup on a hotdog. Born and raised Bear fans will never give up on their team. Illinoisans will always complain about potholes and taxes. Illinoisans are often resistant to change.
5 Must-Visit Wisconsin Dells Attractions According to Locals

1 month ago | 967theeagle.net | Lil Zim

Planning a trip to the Wisconsin Dells soon? Here are 5 places locals agree you must visit while you are there, (and two you should probably skip). Spring break will be here before you know it, and my family will be spending the week in Wisconsin again this year. We plan to spend part of the week at our family cabin, but my children have requested to spend the other part of the week having fun in the Wisconsin Dells.
Did You Know Wisconsin Has Two Amazing Ice Caves You Can Visit This Winter?

2 months ago | kdat.com | Lil Zim

Looking for a unique winter adventure to go on in Wisconsin? Check out the ice caves of the Apostle Island National Lakeshore. When doing a little hunt for winter fun in Northern Illinois and Wisconsin, I came across an article from onlyinyourstate.com about these sea caves you could explore in Bayfield, Wisconsin.
5 Essential Survival Tips for a Harsh Winter in Illinois

Jan 22, 2025 | 967theeagle.net | Lil Zim

It takes more than just warm clothes and patience to survive winter in Illinois. It also requires following certain unwritten rules that every resident and visitor needs to know about. Typically, I don't mind the winter months. I enjoy snow, (as long as I don't have to drive in it) and I'd much rather be cold than hot at all times. My winter appreciation stops when an ice storm hits, when temps fall into negative territory, and when the wind feels like it's trying to freeze your face off.