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==History==
==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]].
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."
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."

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Template:Chicagoland municipality Flossmoor is a village in south suburban Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,301 at the 2000 census.

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 [1] whereas in past years it was considered as one of the elite places to live in the United States.

Geography

Flossmoor is located at 41°32′30″N 87°41′6″W / 41.54167°N 87.68500°W / 41.54167; -87.68500 (41.541684, -87.684970)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.2 km²), all of it land.

Flossmoor has a station on the Metra Electric Main Line, which provides easy access to the Chicago Loop and the University of Chicago.

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 [2]. In the years since, Flossmoor was not only seen as the "status" suburb of south/southwest suburban Chicago [3] but also as one of "the fashionable places to Live In" nationally.[4] 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" [5]. 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

As of the censusTemplate:GR 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 mi (373.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 66.30% White, 27.12% African American, 0.09% Native American, 4.23% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.40% 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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. [1] 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.

Notable residents

Xavier Fulton - Tackle number 68 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Chad Smith - Drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers

References

  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ Juliette Miranda. Flossmoor: Community Guide Elgin,IL: Village Profile, Inc., 2006. p.10
  3. ^ Lanning McFarland, Jr. Chicagoland's Community Guide. Chicago: The Law Bulletin Publishing Co., 1972. p. 238
  4. ^ Jacqueline Thompson. The Very Rich Book. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1981. p. 192. ISBN: 0-688-00072-X
  5. ^ 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

External links

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