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