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Greater Grand Crossing street sweeping schedule 2026

Greater Grand Crossing (community area 69) overlaps 19 sweeping sections in Wards 5, 6, 8, 17, 20. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.

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Section2026 passes
Ward 5, Section 1Apr 1–2 May 28–29 Jul 21–22 Sep 16–17 Nov 4–5Done for 2026!
Ward 5, Section 2Apr 3–6 Jun 1–2 Jul 23–24 Sep 18–21 Nov 6–9Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 1Apr 1–2 Jun 17–18 Sep 3–4Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 2Apr 3–6 Jun 22–23 Sep 8–9Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 3Apr 7–8 Jun 24–25 Sep 10–11Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 4Apr 9–10 Jun 26–29 Sep 14–15Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 5Apr 13–14 Jun 30–Jul 1 Sep 16–17Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 6Apr 15–16 Jul 2–6 Sep 18–21Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 7Apr 17–20 Jul 7–8 Sep 22–23Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 8Apr 21–22 Jul 9–10 Sep 24–25Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 9Apr 23–24 Jul 13–14 Sep 28–29Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 22Jun 1–2 Aug 18–19 Nov 4–5Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 23Jun 3–4 Aug 20–21 Nov 6–9Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 24Jun 5–8 Aug 24–25 Nov 10–12Done for 2026!
Ward 6, Section 27Jun 15–16 Sep 1–2 Nov 19–20Done for 2026!
Ward 8, Section 2Apr 3–6 Jun 9–10 Aug 14–17 Oct 21–22Done for 2026!
Ward 17, Section 15May 11–12 Jul 23–24 Oct 2–5Done for 2026!
Ward 20, Section 10Apr 27–28 Jun 22–23 Aug 14–17 Oct 8–9Done for 2026!
Ward 20, Section 12May 1–4 Jun 26–29 Aug 20–21 Oct 15–16 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 Greater Grand Crossing?

Greater Grand Crossing is split across 19 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 Greater Grand Crossing'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.