Chicago Lawn street sweeping schedule 2026
Chicago Lawn (community area 66) overlaps 15 sweeping sections in Wards 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 14, Section 15 | May 11–12 Jul 2–6 Aug 24–25 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 14, Section 16 | May 13–14 Jul 7–8 Aug 26–27 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 14, Section 17 | May 15–18 Jul 9–10 Aug 28–31 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 14, Section 18 | May 19–20 Jul 13–14 Sep 1–2 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 15, Section 7 | Apr 17–20 May 15–18 Jun 15–16 Jul 15–16 Aug 12–13 Sep 10–11 Oct 8–9 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 15, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 May 19–20 Jun 17–18 Jul 17–20 Aug 14–17 Sep 14–15 Oct 13–14 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 16, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 Jul 9–10 Sep 18–21Done for 2026! |
| Ward 16, Section 11 | Apr 29–30 Jul 13–14 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Ward 16, Section 21 | May 28–29 Aug 10–11 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 16, Section 22 | Jun 1–2 Aug 12–13 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 24 | Jun 5–8 Aug 18–19 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 17, Section 25 | Jun 9–10 Aug 20–21 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 18, Section 3 | May 19–20 Jul 21–22 Aug 26–27 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 18, Section 4 | May 26–27 Jul 23–24 Aug 24–25 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Ward 23, Section 20 | May 26–27 Aug 4–5 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
Which side goes first? The City sweeps one side of the street per day. On east-west streets the south side usually goes first; on north-south streets, the west side. The other side gets swept the next sweep day. Usually. The orange signs posted on your block are the final word.
Questions people actually ask
When is street sweeping in Chicago Lawn?
Chicago Lawn is split across 15 sweeping sections with different dates, Apr–Nov 2026. Enter your address on Don't Get Swept to see yours.
What time is street sweeping in Chicago?
Sweepers run on weekdays, generally 9am to 2pm, from April through November. Move your car before 9am on Chicago Lawn's sweep day.
Which side of the street is swept first?
Usually the south side of east-west streets and the west side of north-south streets on the first day, then the opposite side on the next sweep day. Posted signs always win.
What's the ticket if I forget?
A street cleaning ticket is $60 (camera-issued ones in the Smart Streets zone are $50), and you can be towed. A free reminder is cheaper.