Lincoln Square street sweeping schedule 2026
Lincoln Square (community area 4) overlaps 15 sweeping sections in Wards 39, 40, 47. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 39, Section 11 | Apr 29–30 Jun 22–23 Aug 12–13 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 7 | Apr 1–2 May 26–27 Jul 21–22 Sep 14–15 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 8 | Apr 3–6 May 28–29 Jul 23–24 Sep 16–17 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 9 | Apr 7–8 Jun 1–2 Jul 27–28 Sep 18–21 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 10 | Apr 9–10 Jun 3–4 Jul 29–30 Sep 22–23 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 14 | Apr 21–22 Jun 15–16 Aug 10–11 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 15 | Apr 23–24 Jun 17–18 Aug 12–13 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 16 | Apr 27–28 Jun 22–23 Aug 14–17 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 17 | Apr 29–30 Jun 24–25 Aug 18–19 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 40, Section 18 | May 1–4 Jun 26–29 Aug 20–21 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 1 | Apr 1–2 May 28–29 Jul 27–28 Sep 22–23 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 2 | Apr 3–6 Jun 1–2 Jul 29–30 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 3 | Apr 7–8 Jun 3–4 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 4 | Apr 9–10 Jun 5–8 Aug 4–5 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Ward 47, Section 20 | May 26–27 Jul 23–24 Sep 18–21 Nov 17–18Done 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 Lincoln Square?
Lincoln Square is split across 15 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 Lincoln Square'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.