Jim Scarpaci

City: Dalzell.

Where did you grow up: I grew up in Orland Park - part of the south Chicago suburbs.

Family: In 1994 I married Lorie Ramey from Ladd, and soon after, we moved to the Illinois Valley to raise a family. We have four wonderful children — Alexis, Derrick, Regina and Joseph, spanning ages 4 through 15 years old.

Pets: We have one dog — a black Labrador/Australian Shepherd mix.

Occupation: I’m a full-time physical therapist proudly serving Perry Memorial Hospital and its community. I am also on the school board for Spring Valley Elementary, and my wife, Lorie, and I run our own small business called JScarpaci Photography.

What is the last song you listened to: The last song I listened to is Beethoven’s Last Night “Requiem (the Fifth)” by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. I know it’s June and that’s a holiday song but that’s what you get when you keep iTunes on shuffle - so it was the last one that played.

What is the last book you read: “The Magic Thief,” a children’s fantasy trilogy by Sarah Prineas with one of our children.

What is the last TV show you watched: I can’t remember the last time I watched a television show. We turned off cable for the summer to encourage the kids to go outside and play.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: A marinated ribeye - medium well with sautéed onions and mushrooms, a side of grilled asparagus, a baked potato with sour cream, salad and a strawberry milkshake.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one thing with you, what would it be: A magic wand.

What is your favorite local restaurant: We love the steaks at Prime Quarter.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: We would donate 10 percent to our church and other local charities in service of others. Then we would pay off the house, pay for college and buy a lake front property.

People would be surprised to know that you: I used to race motorcycles on ice.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: We love our neighborhood.

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: We would put in a road between the subdivision and town so that our children could walk to the park.