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Flossmoor in Fifteen is a captivating history podcast that explores the rich heritage of Flossmoor, Illinois. We cover one story at a time—all in just fifteen minutes. Based on the book A More Perfect Place-The Story of Flossmoor by Tom Dobrez (https://www.flossmoorhistorybook.com/). From its early beginnings as a golf mecca in 1899 to its incorporation as a village in 1924, Flossmoor has cultivated a unique identity shaped by excellence, creativity, and community spirit. Each episode delves into the moments and movements that defined this remarkable suburb: the championship-caliber ...

What if the story of America could be found in a single, unique suburb? In A More Perfect Place, author and lifelong resident Tom Dobrez invites you to discover the extraordinary history of Flossmoor, Illinois—a town that embodies the nation’s complex and inspiring journey. As Flossmoor celebrates its 100th anniversary, Dobrez takes readers on an intimate and revealing tour of a place that is more than just a collection of houses and streets.

Grab your seat next to a super fan who stopped at nothing to enter his generation's premier Chicago sports events.