The Sounds is a free community newspaper for and about the residents of nine Chicago neighborhoods.
It was launched in 1977 as a not-for-profit corporation by ten families in the neighborhood as a successor to the Sauganash Echoes established in 1967.
Our Mission
To be of service to the general area, its people and organizations; to help maintain and further a spirit of community pride and neighborhood friendship and stability; to introduce newcomers and develop better relations between neighbors, old and new.
First issue in 1977
Recent color issue
The Sounds will publish nine editions, September through June, with a circulation of 7,000. Papers are delivered to households and neighborhood businesses.
The Sounds focuses on news, information and events happening in the area. Articles and photos are submitted by residents and local business owners. We encourage you to share what’s going on in your corner of the neighborhood.
47
years in publication
7,000
copies printed each issue
9
neighborhoods in community
Publication Schedule & Delivery Area
The submission deadline for advertising and editorial is 9 days before publication date.
2025-26 Issue Date
[Deadline in brackets]
Sept 20 [Sep 11]
Oct 25 [Oct 16]
Nov 22 [Nov 13]
Dec 20 [Dec 11]
none in January
Feb 21 [Feb 12]
Mar 21 [Mar 12]
Apr 25 [Apr 16]
May 23 [May 14]
Jun 20 [Jun 11]
Delivery area for The Sounds
Delivery Area
Edgebrook, Forest Glen, Lincolnwood Towers, Sauganash, Sauganash Glen**, Sauganash Park, Sauganash Village, Sauganash Woods, Wildwood
Additional papers are available at these retailers, while supplies last
Happy Foods - Edgebrook, Mariano’s - Jefferson Park, Sugar Rae’s Ice Cream, Wintrust Bank - Sauganash
Note: Contact us for a missed delivery.
* Forest Glen is recently added; an area of Forest Glen will be getting the newspaper; extra copies will be available at Sugar Rae’s Ice Cream Shop
** Sauganash Glen is recently added