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Flossmoor in Fifteen

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.

Podcast · By Tom Dobrez · English · US · Official site

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Sep 11, 2026
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Jul 3, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    Flossmoor in Fifteen #36 - The Pride of Flossmoor (opens the original)

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    In episode 36, we hear about the experiences of two gay couples who live, reside, and contribute to life in Flossmoor as we explore the pride of Flossmoor. Flossmoor in Fifteen is a captivating history podcast based on the book, A More Perfect Place-The Story of Flossmoor We explore the rich heritage of Flossmoor, Illinois, one story at a time—all in just fifteen minutes. From its early beginnings as a golf mecca in 1899 to its incorporation as a village in 1924, Flossmoor has cultivated a uniqu

  2. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    Flossmoor in Fifteen #35 - The Hidden Gem Half Marathon (opens the original)

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    In episode 35, on September 7th, 2019 the first edition of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon was held in Flossmoor. Since then, it has won Race of the Year 3x, been mentioned in national media, and has been a significant source of community pride. On the eve of the seventh running of the race, we thought it would be a good time to delve into the history and the origin story of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon. Flossmoor in Fifteen is a captivating history podcast based on the book, A More Perfect Place-T

  3. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    Flossmoor in Fifteen #34 - What Street Do You Live On? (opens the original)

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    In episode 34, you probably know the answer to the question of what street you live on, but do you know the answer to the question of why it's named what it is? Today's podcast explores the names of Flossmoor's streets and how they got their names. Flossmoor in Fifteen is a history podcast based on the book, A More Perfect Place-The Story of Flossmoor We explore the rich heritage of Flossmoor, Illinois, one story at a time—all in just fifteen minutes. From its early beginnings as a golf mecca in

  4. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Flossmoor in Fifteen #33 -The 1923 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship (opens the original)

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    In episode 33, we revisit a week where the entire world was captivated by the goings-on at the Flossmoor Country Club, a year before there was even a village of Flossmoor. Flossmoor in Fifteen is a captivating history podcast based on the book, A More Perfect Place-The Story of Flossmoor We explore the rich heritage of Flossmoor, Illinois, one story at a time—all in just fifteen minutes. From its early beginnings as a golf mecca in 1899 to its incorporation as a village in 1924, Flossmoor has cu

  5. Episode · Aug 14, 2026

    Flossmoor in Fifteen #32 - The Mount Rushmore of Flossmoor (opens the original)

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    In episode 32, the host, Tom Dobrez, chooses his Mount Rushmore of the history of Flossmoor. Who would you choose? Flossmoor in Fifteen is a captivating history podcast based on the book, A More Perfect Place-The Story of Flossmoor We explore the rich heritage of Flossmoor, Illinois, one story at a time—all in just fifteen minutes. 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, creativi

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