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'''Flossmoor''' is a village in south suburban [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 9,301 at the 2000 census.


'''Flossmoor''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|f|l|ɒ|s|m|ɔːr}}) is a village in [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 9,704 at the 2020 census.<ref name="Census 2020 DP">{{cite web| url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/flossmoorvillageillinois| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Flossmoor village, Illinois| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, Quickfacts| access-date=August 12, 2021}}</ref> Flossmoor is approximately 24 miles south of [[Chicago Loop|The Loop/Downtown Chicago]]. It is closely tied to neighboring [[Homewood, Illinois|Homewood]], sharing a high school and park district.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/462.html|title=Flossmoor|publisher=Encyclopedia of Chicago}}</ref>
The village is renowned for the quality and architectural variety of its housing stock, as well as its proximity to numerous country clubs. It prides itself on being a multicultural and multiracial community known for its public art. The recently published ''The Encyclopedia of Chicago'' classified the community as now being upper-middle-class <ref> James Grossman, Ann Durkin Keating, and Janice L. Reiff, ed. '' The Encyclopedia of Chicago''. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2004. p. 302 ISBN: 0-226-31015-9</ref> whereas in past years it was considered as one of the elite places to live in the United States.


==Geography==
==History==
Although Flossmoor's founding and settlement can be traced to the 19th century, the city was first recognized as an affluent community in the 1920s when it became known as a cultural and recreational mecca of elite country clubs and stately golf courses.
Flossmoor is located at {{Coord|41|32|30|N|87|41|6|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} (41.541684, -87.684970){{GR|1}}.


The [[1920 PGA Championship]] and the [[Western Open]] golf tournaments of 1906 and 1912 were held in town. Flossmoor was incorporated as a village in 1924.<ref>Miranda, Juliette. ''Flossmoor: Community Guide'' Elgin, IL: Village Profile, Inc., 2006. p. 10</ref> In the years since, Flossmoor has gained recognition from area real estate and tourist concerns as the "status" suburb of south/southwest [[suburban Chicago]].<ref>McFarland, Lanning Jr. ''Chicagoland's Community Guide''. Chicago: The Law Bulletin Publishing Co., 1972. pg. 238</ref> By the 1970s, Flossmoor had transitioned from a white Protestant community to the home of many [[Jewish Americans]] and [[Italian Americans]]. As of the 2010s, Flossmoor's population is predominantly [[African American]].<ref>Thompson, Jacqueline. ''The Very Rich Book''. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1981. pg. 192; {{ISBN|0-688-00072-X}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of 3.5&nbsp;square miles (9.2&nbsp;km²), all of it land.


==Geography==
Flossmoor has a station on the [[Metra Electric Line|Metra Electric]] Main Line, which provides easy access to the [[Chicago Loop]] and the [[University of Chicago]].
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Flossmoor has a total area of {{convert|3.66|sqmi|km2|2}}, all land.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=June 29, 2022 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> Flossmoor has [[Flossmoor station|a station]] on the [[Metra Electric District|Metra Electric]] Main Line, which provides access to the [[Chicago Loop]] and the [[University of Chicago]].{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}


==History==
Although [[Flossmoor]] has roots well into the nineteenth century, it was first recognized as an affluent community in the 1920s when it became known as a cultural and recreational mecca of elite country clubs and stately golf courses. It was incorporated as a village in 1924 <ref> Juliette Miranda. ''Flossmoor: Community Guide'' Elgin,IL: Village Profile, Inc., 2006. p.10 </ref>. In the years since, Flossmoor was not only seen as the "status" suburb of south/southwest suburban Chicago <ref> Lanning McFarland, Jr. ''Chicagoland's Community Guide''. Chicago: The Law Bulletin Publishing Co., 1972. p. 238 </ref> but also as one of "the fashionable places to Live In" nationally.<ref> Jacqueline Thompson. ''The Very Rich Book''. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1981. p. 192. ISBN: 0-688-00072-X</ref> Flossmoor's allure also attracted a diverse group of residents over time including [[George Schultz]], [[Beryl Sprinkel]], [[Ed Derwinski]], [[Elisabeth Kubler-Ross]], [[George Stigler]], [[Buddy Guy]], and [[Muhammad Ali]] to name a few who called the village home at one point in time or another. This diversity is also reflected in those who were raised in Flossmoor and its environs, such as [[John Dean]] of the Watergate era; [[Brian Kerwin]], the actor; the film director,[[Andy Tennant]]; and playwright [[David Mamet]].

Back when Flossmoor was very "WASPY" and Republican, its residents often did not want to acknowledge being part of greater Chicagoland as ''Town & Country'' magazine reported in 1978. Residents often said, " We don't live outside Chicago. We live fifteen miles from Kankakee" <ref> Michael Killian, Connie Fletcher, and F. Richard Ciccone. '' Who Runs Chicago''. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1979. pp. 394-395. ISBN: 0-312-87023-X</ref>. That attitude has changed since; and today, people of all faiths, colors, and cultural heritages truly make Flossmoor a microcosm that can be labelled a "global village."
==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 9,301 people, 3,331 households, and 2,648 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 2,617.6 people per square mile (1,011.6/km²). There were 3,433 housing units at an average density of 966.1/sq&nbsp;mi (373.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 66.30% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 27.12% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.23% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.55% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.72% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.40% of the population.
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|1970= 7846
|1980= 8423
|1990= 8651
|2000= 9301
|2010= 9464
|2020= 9704
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades|publisher=[[US Census Bureau]]|access-date=}}</ref><br> 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2/> 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2/>
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As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1726571 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 9,704 people, 3,391 households, and 2,499 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|2,650.64|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 3,702 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|1,011.20|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 58.81% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 31.11% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.22% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.95% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.09% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.62% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.20% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.76% of the population.
There were 3,331 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.19.


There were 3,391 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.20% were married couples living together, 7.87% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 20.82% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.07% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.23 and the average family size was 2.74.
59.7% of the adult population has at least a bachelor's degree, and 30.5% hold a graduate or professional degree as well.


In the village the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The village's age distribution consisted of 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 18% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.


The median income (2000 census) for a household in the village was $94,222, and the median income for a family was $103,539. Males had a median income of $71,839 versus $40,773 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $42,820. About 2.5% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $107,271, and the median income for a family was $119,836. Males had a median income of $80,609 versus $57,873 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $56,195. About 4.0% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

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|+'''Flossmoor, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Flossmoor village, Illinois |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1726571&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Flossmoor village, Illinois |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1726571&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
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|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
|4,235
|2,958
|44.75%
|30.48%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
|4,462
|5,645
|47.15%
|58.17%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
|6
|9
|0.06%
|0.09%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
|240
|187
|2.54%
|1.93%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
|2
|4
|0.02%
|0.04%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|34
|41
|0.36%
|0.42%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed Race or Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|182
|398
|1.92%
|4.10%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|303
|462
|3.20%
|4.76%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''9,464'''
|'''9,704'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|}


==Government==
==Government==
Flossmoor is in [[Illinois' 2nd congressional district]]. It has an elected mayor, Paul Braun, and elected Village trustees, as well as a professional Village Manager, Bridget Wachtel.
Flossmoor is in [[Illinois's 2nd congressional district]]. It has an elected mayor, Michelle Nelson, and elected village trustees, as well as a professional village manager, Bridget Wachtel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flossmoor.org/210/Village-Board|title=Village Board {{!}} Flossmoor, IL - Official Website|website=www.flossmoor.org|language=en|access-date=February 25, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://flossmoorvillageil.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=12&ID=1192&Inline=True|title=Flossmoor Board of Trustees - Minutes of meeting Jan 2018}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
{{more citations needed section|date=March 2019}}
Children in grades K-8, attend schools under the jurisdiction of public school district 161. School District 161 has four elementary schools, Western Avenue, Serena Hills, Flossmoor Hills, and Heather Hill, all of which serve students in grades K-5. After attending elementary school, students go to Mardell M. Parker Junior High School, which serves children in grades 6-8.
Children in grades K-8, attend schools under the jurisdiction of public school district 161. School District 161 has four elementary schools, Western Avenue, Serena Hills, Flossmoor Hills, and Heather Hill, all of which serve students in grades K-5. After attending elementary school, students go to Mardell M. Parker Junior High School, which serves children in grades 6–8.


The majority of students in the area{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} then go on to attend the local public high school, [[Homewood-Flossmoor High School]] (School District #233),<ref>"[https://www.hfhighschool.org/assets/1/7/HF-2012-BoundaryMAP.pdf Boundary Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913161326/https://www.hfhighschool.org/assets/1/7/HF-2012-BoundaryMAP.pdf |date=September 13, 2019 }}." [[Homewood-Flossmoor High School]]. Retrieved on March 10, 2019.</ref> which is a three-time recipient of the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Award for excellence.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}
Flossmoor is also home to Infant Jesus of Prague School, a private, Roman Catholic K-8 school operated by the Infant Jesus of Prague Parish. [http://www.ijpparish.org ] IJP, as the school is known, is a two-time winner of the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Award for excellence.


The majority of students in the area then go on to attend the local public high school, [[Homewood-Flossmoor High School]] (School District #233), which is a three time recipient of the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Award.
Flossmoor is home to Infant Jesus of Prague School, a private, Roman Catholic K-8 school operated by St. Veronica Parish, formerly Infant Jesus of Prague Parish, which merged in 2022 with St. Irenaeus in Park Forest IL (permanently closed) and St. Lawrence O'Toole in Matteson IL (also permanently closed). IJP, as the school is known, is a two-time winner of the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Award.


==Transportation==
==Notable residents==
The [[Flossmoor station]] provides [[Metra]] commuter rail service along the [[Metra Electric District]]. Trains travel north to [[Millennium station]] in Chicago, and south to [[University Park station]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rtachicago.org/uploads/files/general/RTA-System-Map.pdf|title=RTA System Map|access-date=January 31, 2024}}</ref>
Xavier Fulton - Tackle number 68 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers;

Chad Smith - Drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers
==Notable people==
*[[Nnedi Okorafor]]
*[[George Shultz]]
*[[Beryl Sprinkel]]
*[[Ed Derwinski]]
*[[George Stigler]]
*[[Buddy Guy]]
*[[John Dean]]
*[[Michael Beschloss]]
*[[Stephen Douglas Johnson]]
*[[George Nolfi]]
*[[Andy Tennant]]
*[[Xavier Fulton]]
*[[Brian Kerwin]]
*[[Philip Hart Cullom]]
*[[Jason Benetti]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal|Chicago}}
{{Portal|Chicago}}
*[http://www.sd161.org/ Flossmoor School District 161]
*[http://www.flossmoor.org Village of Flossmoor official website]

*[http://www.hfhighschool.org Homewood-Flossmoor High School]
*[http://www.ijpparish.org/ Infant Jesus of Prague Parish and School]
*[http://www.flossmoor.org Village of Flossmoor Official Homepage]
*[http://www.buccaneers.com/team/roster/Xavier-Fulton/3daf9be9-9bff-4f94-8f00-de6a075797bc]
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Flossmoor, Illinois
Village
Official seal of Flossmoor, Illinois
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Location of Flossmoor in Cook County, Illinois.
Location of Flossmoor in Cook County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 41°32′30″N 87°41′6″W / 41.54167°N 87.68500°W / 41.54167; -87.68500
Country United States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
TownshipRich, Bloom
Incorporated1924
Government
 • TypeVillage
 • MayorMichelle Nelson[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total3.66 sq mi (9.48 km2)
 • Land3.66 sq mi (9.48 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total9,704
 • Density2,650.64/sq mi (1,023.34/km2)
ZIP code(s)
60422
Area code(s)708
Geocode26571
FIPS code17-26571
Websiteflossmoor.org

Flossmoor (/ˈflɒsmɔːr/) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,704 at the 2020 census.[3] Flossmoor is approximately 24 miles south of The Loop/Downtown Chicago. It is closely tied to neighboring Homewood, sharing a high school and park district.[4]

History

Although Flossmoor's founding and settlement can be traced to the 19th century, the city was first recognized as an affluent community in the 1920s when it became known as a cultural and recreational mecca of elite country clubs and stately golf courses.

The 1920 PGA Championship and the Western Open golf tournaments of 1906 and 1912 were held in town. Flossmoor was incorporated as a village in 1924.[5] In the years since, Flossmoor has gained recognition from area real estate and tourist concerns as the "status" suburb of south/southwest suburban Chicago.[6] By the 1970s, Flossmoor had transitioned from a white Protestant community to the home of many Jewish Americans and Italian Americans. As of the 2010s, Flossmoor's population is predominantly African American.[7]

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Flossmoor has a total area of 3.66 square miles (9.48 km2), all land.[8] Flossmoor has a station on the Metra Electric Main Line, which provides access to the Chicago Loop and the University of Chicago.[citation needed]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930808—
19401,27057.2%
19501,80442.0%
19604,624156.3%
19707,84669.7%
19808,4237.4%
19908,6512.7%
20009,3017.5%
20109,4641.8%
20209,7042.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2010[10] 2020[11]

As of the 2020 census[12] there were 9,704 people, 3,391 households, and 2,499 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,650.64 inhabitants per square mile (1,023.42/km2). There were 3,702 housing units at an average density of 1,011.20 per square mile (390.43/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 58.81% African American, 31.11% White, 0.22% Native American, 1.95% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.62% from other races, and 6.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.76% of the population.

There were 3,391 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.20% were married couples living together, 7.87% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 20.82% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.07% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.23 and the average family size was 2.74.

The village's age distribution consisted of 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 18% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $107,271, and the median income for a family was $119,836. Males had a median income of $80,609 versus $57,873 for females. The per capita income for the village was $56,195. About 4.0% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Flossmoor, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[10] Pop 2020[11] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 4,235 2,958 44.75% 30.48%
Black or African American alone (NH) 4,462 5,645 47.15% 58.17%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 6 9 0.06% 0.09%
Asian alone (NH) 240 187 2.54% 1.93%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 2 4 0.02% 0.04%
Some Other Race (NH) 34 41 0.36% 0.42%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 182 398 1.92% 4.10%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 303 462 3.20% 4.76%
Total 9,464 9,704 100.00% 100.00%

Government

Flossmoor is in Illinois's 2nd congressional district. It has an elected mayor, Michelle Nelson, and elected village trustees, as well as a professional village manager, Bridget Wachtel.[13][14]

Education

Children in grades K-8, attend schools under the jurisdiction of public school district 161. School District 161 has four elementary schools, Western Avenue, Serena Hills, Flossmoor Hills, and Heather Hill, all of which serve students in grades K-5. After attending elementary school, students go to Mardell M. Parker Junior High School, which serves children in grades 6–8.

The majority of students in the area[citation needed] then go on to attend the local public high school, Homewood-Flossmoor High School (School District #233),[15] which is a three-time recipient of the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Award for excellence.[citation needed]

Flossmoor is home to Infant Jesus of Prague School, a private, Roman Catholic K-8 school operated by St. Veronica Parish, formerly Infant Jesus of Prague Parish, which merged in 2022 with St. Irenaeus in Park Forest IL (permanently closed) and St. Lawrence O'Toole in Matteson IL (also permanently closed). IJP, as the school is known, is a two-time winner of the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Award.

Transportation

The Flossmoor station provides Metra commuter rail service along the Metra Electric District. Trains travel north to Millennium station in Chicago, and south to University Park station.[16]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Mayor Michelle Nelson takes historic oath of office alongside newly elected, returning trustees (Free content) | HF Chronicle".
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Flossmoor village, Illinois". U.S. Census Bureau, Quickfacts. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "Flossmoor". Encyclopedia of Chicago.
  5. ^ Miranda, Juliette. Flossmoor: Community Guide Elgin, IL: Village Profile, Inc., 2006. p. 10
  6. ^ McFarland, Lanning Jr. Chicagoland's Community Guide. Chicago: The Law Bulletin Publishing Co., 1972. pg. 238
  7. ^ Thompson, Jacqueline. The Very Rich Book. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1981. pg. 192; ISBN 0-688-00072-X
  8. ^ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  9. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  10. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Flossmoor village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Flossmoor village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  13. ^ "Village Board | Flossmoor, IL - Official Website". www.flossmoor.org. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  14. ^ "Flossmoor Board of Trustees - Minutes of meeting Jan 2018".
  15. ^ "Boundary Map Archived September 13, 2019, at the Wayback Machine." Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Retrieved on March 10, 2019.
  16. ^ "RTA System Map" (PDF). Retrieved January 31, 2024.
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