Lake View street sweeping schedule 2026
Lake View (community area 6) overlaps 24 sweeping sections in Wards 32, 44, 46, 47. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 32, Section 4 | May 21–22 Jul 21–22 Sep 16–17 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 32, Section 8 | Apr 7–8 Jun 3–4 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Ward 32, Section 9 | Apr 9–10 Jun 5–8 Aug 4–5 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Ward 32, Section 10 | Apr 13–14 Jun 9–10 Aug 6–7 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 44, Section 1 | Apr 10–13 May 11–14 Jun 15–16 Jul 16–17 Aug 19–20 Sep 17–18 Oct 20–21Done for 2026! |
| Ward 44, Section 2 | Apr 21–22 May 19–20 Jun 22–23 Jul 22–23 Aug 21–24 Sep 25–28 Oct 26–27Done for 2026! |
| Ward 44, Section 3 | Apr 15–16 May 15–18 Jun 17–18 Jul 20–21 Aug 17–18 Sep 21–22 Oct 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Ward 44, Section 4 | Apr 29–30 Jun 1–8 Jul 9–10 Aug 3–10 Sep 11–14 Oct 9–15 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 44, Section 5 | Apr 27–28 May 26–27 Jun 24–25 Jul 24–27 Aug 25–26 Sep 29–30 Oct 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Ward 44, Section 6 | Apr 17–20 May 21–22 Jun 26–29 Jul 28–29 Aug 27–28 Sep 23–24 Oct 30–Nov 2Done for 2026! |
| Ward 44, Section 7 | Apr 8–14 May 12–13 Jun 9–10 Jul 8–14 Aug 11–12 Sep 8–9 Oct 13–14 Nov 10–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 44, Section 8 | Apr 6–9 May 4–8 Jun 11–12 Jul 13–15 Aug 13–14 Sep 15–16 Oct 16–19 Nov 17–19Done for 2026! |
| Ward 44, Section 9 | Apr 23–24 May 28–29 Jun 30–Jul 6 Jul 30–31 Aug 31–Sep 10 Oct 5–8 Nov 9–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 44, Section 10 | Apr 2–3 May 1–7 Jun 4–5 Thu Jul 2 Aug 6–7 Sep 3–4 Oct 1–2 Nov 5–6Done for 2026! |
| Ward 44, Section 11 | Apr 1–7 May 5–6 Jun 2–3 Jul 1–7 Aug 4–5 Sep 1–2 Oct 6–7 Nov 3–4Done for 2026! |
| Ward 46, Section 6 | Apr 17–20 May 13–14 Jun 11–12 Jul 13–14 Aug 10–11 Sep 10–11 Oct 6–7 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 46, Section 7 | Apr 15–16 May 15–18 Jun 15–16 Jul 15–16 Aug 12–13 Sep 8–9 Oct 8–9 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 46, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 May 19–20 Jun 17–18 Jul 17–20 Aug 14–17 Sep 14–15 Oct 13–14 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 46, Section 9 | Apr 23–24 May 21–22 Jun 22–23 Jul 21–22 Aug 18–19 Sep 16–17 Oct 15–16 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 7 | Apr 17–20 Jun 15–16 Aug 12–13 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 Jun 17–18 Aug 14–17 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 16 | May 13–14 Jul 13–14 Sep 8–9 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 17 | May 15–18 Jul 15–16 Sep 10–11 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 18 | May 19–20 Jul 17–20 Sep 14–15 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 Lake View?
Lake View is split across 24 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 Lake View'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.