Grand Boulevard street sweeping schedule 2026
Grand Boulevard (community area 38) overlaps 12 sweeping sections in Wards 3, 4, 20. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 3, Section 7 | Apr 17–20 Jun 3–4 Jul 21–22 Sep 3–4 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 3, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 Jun 5–8 Jul 23–24 Sep 8–9 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 3, Section 9 | Apr 23–24 Jun 9–10 Jul 27–28 Sep 10–11 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Ward 3, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 Jun 11–12 Jul 29–30 Sep 14–15 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 3, Section 11 | Apr 29–30 Jun 15–16 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 16–17 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 3, Section 12 | May 1–4 Jun 17–18 Aug 4–5 Sep 18–21 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 3, Section 13 | May 5–6 Jun 22–23 Aug 6–7 Sep 22–23 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 3, Section 14 | May 7–8 Jun 24–25 Aug 10–11 Sep 24–25 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 4, Section 4 | Apr 9–10 May 21–22 Jul 7–8 Aug 18–19 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 4, Section 5 | Apr 13–14 May 26–27 Jun 9–10 Aug 20–21 Oct 2–5 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 4, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 Jun 3–4 Jul 17–20 Aug 28–31 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 20, Section 13 | May 5–6 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 24–25 Oct 19–20 Nov 13–16Done 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 Grand Boulevard?
Grand Boulevard is split across 12 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 Grand Boulevard'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.