Forest Glen street sweeping schedule 2026
Forest Glen (community area 12) overlaps 13 sweeping sections in Wards 39, 45. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 39, Section 12 | May 1–4 Jun 24–25 Aug 14–17 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Ward 39, Section 13 | May 5–6 Jun 26–29 Aug 18–19 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 39, Section 14 | May 7–8 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 20–21 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 39, Section 15 | May 11–12 Jul 2–6 Aug 24–25 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 39, Section 16 | May 13–14 Jul 7–8 Aug 26–27 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 39, Section 17 | May 15–18 Jul 9–10 Aug 28–31 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 20 | May 26–27 Aug 10–11 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 21 | May 28–29 Aug 12–13 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 22 | Jun 1–2 Aug 14–17 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 23 | Jun 3–4 Aug 18–19 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 24 | Jun 5–8 Aug 20–21 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 25 | Jun 9–10 Aug 24–25 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 26 | Jun 11–12 Aug 26–27 Nov 10–12Done 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 Forest Glen?
Forest Glen is split across 13 sweeping sections with different dates, May–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 Forest Glen'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.