Hermosa street sweeping schedule 2026
Hermosa (community area 20) overlaps 8 sweeping sections in Wards 26, 31, 35. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 26, Section 2 | Apr 3–6 May 19–20 Jul 7–8 Aug 20–21 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Ward 26, Section 3 | Apr 7–8 May 21–22 Jul 9–10 Aug 24–25 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 26, Section 5 | Apr 13–14 May 28–29 Jul 15–16 Aug 28–31 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 31, Section 5 | Apr 21–22 May 26–27 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 4–5 Sep 8–9 Oct 13–14 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 31, Section 8 | Apr 29–30 Jun 3–4 Jul 9–10 Aug 12–13 Sep 16–17 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 31, Section 9 | May 1–4 Jun 5–8 Jul 13–14 Aug 14–17 Sep 18–21 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 31, Section 10 | Apr 1–2 May 5–6 Jun 9–10 Jul 15–16 Aug 18–19 Sep 22–23 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Ward 35, Section 1 | Apr 23–24 Jun 1–2 Jul 9–10 Aug 14–17 Sep 22–23 Oct 29–30Done 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 Hermosa?
Hermosa is split across 8 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 Hermosa'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.