Flossmoor in Fifteen
Tom Dobrez
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S1E22 Flossmoor in Fifteen #22 - The President Comes to Flossmoor
Episode 22 dives into one of the more exciting days in Flossmoor history when the sitting President of the United States of America, Willima Jefferson Clinton visited the village of Flossmoor.…
S1E21 Flossmoor in Fifteen #21- The Art of Flossmoor
In this latest episode of the podcast, we'll find out the story behind the beginning of the Flossmoor Sculpture collection and what it means for the citizens of this village.Flossmoor in Fifteen is a…
S1E20 Flossmoor in Fifteen #20- Flossmoor vs. The Pick Up Truck
In episode 20, a infamous story that took Flossmoor to the front page of the Wall Street Journal. For nearly four decades, the village banned pickup trucks in driveways. Here is a story of the…
S1E19 Flossmoor in Fifteen #19 - A Serial Killer in Flossmoor
In episode 19, we uncover a frightening story of a time a serial killer walked amongst our midst. The harrowing tale of John Earl Baughman.Flossmoor in Fifteen is a captivating history podcast based…
S1E18 Flossmoor in Fifteen #18- The Church and The Castle
In episode 18, we take a look at one of the more interesting corners in Flossmoor. For years, the corner of Kedzie Avenue and Flossmoor Road had been the intersection of the church and the castle.…
S1E17 Flossmoor in Fifteen #17 - Before the People Came
In episode 17, we go way back in time to explore what was here first in Flossmoor. Long before there were people, there was the American icon. Flossmoor in Fifteen is a captivating history podcast…
S1E16 Flossmoor in Fifteen #16 - Flossmoor Station and Brewery
In episode 16, we hear the inspiring story of the Flossmoor Station and Brewery and its entertaining owners since the beginning, Dean and Carolyn Armstrong. Flossmoor in Fifteen is a captivating…
S1E15 Flossmoor in Fifteen #15-The Profound Impact of Flossmoor Baseball and Softball
In episode 15 we take a look at the lasting impact of one of Flossmoor's most profound institutions, Flossmoor Baseball and Softball. Happy opening day, everyone! Flossmoor in Fifteen is a…
S1E14 Flossmoor in Fifteen #14- Flossmoor Baseball's First Opening Day
In episode 1,4, just in time for Flossmoor Baseball and Softball's Opening Day, we learn about the very first opening day parade and game.Flossmoor in Fifteen is a captivating history podcast based…
S1E13 Flossmoor in Fifteen #13- Muhammad Ali's Legacy in Town
In episode 13, we take a look at one of the most famous residents in our history. Muhammad Ali choose to have his children raised in Flossmoor. It could be stated that one of the first to start…
S1E12 Flossmoor in Fifteen #12- How Infant Jesus Of Prague Came to Be
In episode 12, we look at one of the village's most enduring and significant institutions-Infant Jesus of Prague Church and School. How did the small gathering of friends turn their modest services…
S1E11 Flossmoor in Fifteen #11- The Flossmoor Library
In episode 11, we discover the origins of the Flossmoor Library and how a sophisticated book club started in the 1930s, led to a significant institution serving the village for decades.Flossmoor in…
S1E10 Flossmoor in Fifteen- #10- The Reed Era
In episode 10 we explore the impact of Flossmoor longest running mayor- Bert Reed. His impact continues to guide Flossmoor.Flossmoor in Fifteen is a captivating history podcast based on the book, A…
S1E9 Flossmoor in Fifteen- #9- Heather Hill..Where Integration Began
In episode 9, we take a look at the developing of the Heather Hill subdivision. With its castle turrets and Scottish themed streets, Heather Hill set the stage for the Flossmoor we know today as a…
S1E8 Flossmoor in Fifteen- #8 - HF's Amazing Alumni Part 2
In episode 8, we continue the exploration of HF's significant alumni who continue to leave their mark on the greater Chicago media community and beyond. We hear about Bob Comstock, Jason Binetti,…
S1E7 Flossmoor in Fifteen- #7 - HF's Amazing Alumni Part 1
In episode 7, we start a look at some of the amazing alumni who entered the arts and American culture eventually beoming the HF media mafia. In part one, we hear about two early pioneers of that…
S1E6 Flossmoor in Fifteen #6 -On Death and Dying On Sylvan Court
In episode 6, we met Elisabeth Kübler Ross. Recognized by Time magazine as one of the "100 Most Important Thinkers of the Twentieth Century", Kübler-Ross transformed the way the world thinks about…
S1E5 Flossmoor in Fifteen #5- The Mother of Flossmoor's Nature
In episode 5, we look back at the extraordinary contributions to the village of Flossmoor by Betty Irons. Most know the nature center named after her on the southeast corner of town. But did you know…
S1E4 Flossmoor in Fifteen #4- On Becoming H-F
In episode 4, we look back and a foundational moment for the community-the establishment of Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School and its first superintendent Dr. William Woodworth. Though it now…
S1E3 Flossmoor in Fifteen #3 - Welcome to Wagnerville
In episode 3, we met the Wagner brothers-Builders and dreamers. The two men reshape Flossmoor in a variety of ways that include the village's most recognized landmark-the Civic Center.Flossmoor in…
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Flossmoor in Fifteen has published 22 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Documentary, History.
Flossmoor in Fifteen is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 16m.
