Books are back in stock!
FREE screening
of the Flossmoor history movie on January 17, 2026.
Guests must register in advance and bring a food item for entry.
A More Perfect Place-The Story of Flossmoor
Food donations for this screening will be donated to
Center for Food Equity in Medicine
"Soups On"
The list of items are all things to make or support soup:
Broth:Chicken bone broth, low sodium chicken broth, vegetable broth
Soup Mixes:
dry Lipton Chicken or noodle soup mixes,Bob's Vegi Soup Mix, Bean Soup Mix
Canned Soups: Progresso and Campbell Soups : nothing with beef please.
Canned Goods: 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
Crackers:
Wheat Thins, Cheez-It, Honey Maid Graham Crackers,Club Crackers Townhouse Crackers,
Seasoning: Low sodium chilli seasoning mix or salt free seasonings
Rice:bags of rice & boil-in-rice and fun shaped pasta
Saturday January 17
@Homewood Science Center
18022 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL
A screening of
A More Perfect Place - The Story of Flossmoor
You can also purchase the new book by Tom Dobrez - A More Perfect Place-The Story of Flossmoor
You can buy online or at
Gypsy Fix
1056 Sterling-downtown Flossmoor
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Lifelong Flossmoor 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. It’s a living testament to the American experiment, a community that has grappled with issues of race, class, and identity, and has emerged as a model of quiet, determined progress.
Through captivating storytelling and meticulous research, Dobrez uncovers:
•Never-before-told stories: Learn the secrets behind Flossmoor’s name, the official start of its beloved baseball league, and the surprising details of Muhammad Ali’s family life in the suburb.
•A rich tapestry of characters: Meet the visionary founders, the pioneering families who broke down racial barriers, and the everyday citizens who have made Flossmoor a place of remarkable resilience and community spirit.
•A mirror to the nation: Explore how Flossmoor’s evolution—from a playground for the wealthy to a diverse and integrated community—reflects the broader struggles and triumphs of America itself.
A More Perfect Place is not just for those who have lived in Flossmoor. It’s for anyone who believes in the power of community, the importance of history, and the enduring search for a better, more inclusive future. This is a book that will make you see your own town, and your country, in a new and inspiring light.
Join Tom Dobrez on this unforgettable journey and discover why Flossmoor’s past is a powerful and hopeful lesson for America’s future. Add A More Perfect Place to your cart today and be inspired.
If you wish to pick up your book in person, choose "Pickup" at purchase
and email info@flossmoorsfuture.com or call 708-267-4540
Upcoming Events
Flossmoor History Movie and Food Drive 3:00pmSat, Jan 17Homewood Science Center- Flossmoor History Movie and Food Drive 4:30pmSat, Jan 17Homewood Science Center
Books by the author
Tom Dobrez is the “Forrest Gump of Chicago sports.”
Grab your seat next to a super fan who stopped at nothing to get into his generation's premier Chicago sports events.
This is your chance to experience the city's most memorable sports moments, from the two Bears’ Super Bowls, the White Sox pennant clincher in Anaheim and their World Series winner in Houston to the Blackhawks Game 7 disappointment in 1971 and the traumatic overtime win in Philadelphia for their first of three Cups. But it’s not just title thrills, you are also there for the dozens of ‘almosts’ that cloud the Second City’s grand sports tradition.
But more than a sports story, ROOT, ROOT, ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAMS draws from the personal experiences of a faithful fan. It's a loving tale of a father who raised his children to understand what sports teach us about family and what success in life looks like. It turns out there is more to sports than who wins and loses
Come along as he chases Muhammad Ali’s Rolls Royce through his suburban hometown, plays Pop-A-Shot with Scottie Pippen, shoots 18 holes of golf with Toni Kukoc, and gets a champagne shower from Mark Buehrle.
Dobrez grew up a sports nut whose heart was broken by Bobby Hull’s departure and the endless years of Chicago teams coming up short year after year. He experiences heartbreak and redemption. He losses his father on the eve of the Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup championship. Finds peace while celebrating the memory of his brother at a Bears' game and deals with the challenge of passing on his loyalty to his children despite his shortcomings as a youth sports coach.
Faced with these and other moral dilemmas of parenting and growing up a Croatian in Chicago’s south suburbs, Dobrez weaves a raconteur’s skill of storytelling with life lessons all gained from watching sports.
Who is Tom Dobrez?
Tom Dobrez has lived in Flossmoor for more than five decades.
He has been president of Flossmoor Baseball and Softball. Organized the 60422 Zip Code Day party and is president of Flossmoor’s Future- the organization that brings you- The Hidden Gem Half Marathon
Accolades
Tom has written a must read for any of us lucky enough to have lived in the "gem".
Michael Zervas
H-F Class of 1979
Upcoming Events
- Flossmoor History Movie and Food Drive 3:00pmSat, Jan 17Homewood Science Center
- Flossmoor History Movie and Food Drive 4:30pmSat, Jan 17Homewood Science Center