July 16, 2025
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Face time with Jim Skerski

St. Charles resident Jim Skerski, 34, was at the St. Charles Post Office when he answered 11 questions from the Kane County Chronicle's Brenda Schory.


Where did you grow up? Bartlett.

Pets?
Eight fish, and none of them have names.

Who would play you in the movie of your life? I would play myself.

First job? I owned a painting company in high school and college.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grow up? I wanted to be a professional baseball player, then I changed that to being a successful entrepreneur.

Your best car? A 1989 root beer Chevy Corvette with a removable glass top. I still have it.

Favorite charity? Share Your Soles, a not-for-profit that ships shoes to people around the world to people who don't have shoes.

Hobbies?
Snowmobiling, golf, fishing and any type of water sports.

Do you play an instrument? Air guitar.

Favorite local restaurant? Francesca's by the River in St. Charles.

What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I am a muskie fisherman who does CPR – catch, photo and release.