Jefferson Park street sweeping schedule 2026
Jefferson Park (community area 11) overlaps 14 sweeping sections in Wards 39, 41, 45. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 39, Section 17 | May 15–18 Jul 9–10 Aug 28–31 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 41, Section 25 | Apr 21–22 Jun 5–8 Jul 23–24 Sep 8–9 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 41, Section 26 | Apr 21–22 Jun 5–8 Jul 23–24 Sep 8–9 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 7 | Apr 17–20 Jul 2–6 Sep 16–17Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 Jul 7–8 Sep 18–21Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 9 | Apr 23–24 Jul 9–10 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 Jul 13–14 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 11 | Apr 29–30 Jul 15–16 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 15 | May 11–12 Jul 27–28 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 16 | May 13–14 Jul 29–30 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 17 | May 15–18 Jul 31–Aug 3 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 18 | May 19–20 Aug 4–5 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 19 | May 21–22 Aug 6–7 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 20 | May 26–27 Aug 10–11 Oct 23–26Done 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 Jefferson Park?
Jefferson Park is split across 14 sweeping sections with different dates, Apr–Oct 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 Jefferson Park'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.