Near North Side street sweeping schedule 2026
Near North Side (community area 8) overlaps 15 sweeping sections in Wards 2, 27, 42, 43. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 2, Section 2 | Apr 3–6 Apr 17–20 May 1–4 May 15–18 Jun 1–2 Jun 15–16 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 15–16 Jul 29–30 Aug 12–13 Aug 26–27 Sep 10–11 Sep 24–25 Oct 8–9 Oct 23–26 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 2, Section 3 | Apr 7–8 Apr 21–22 May 5–6 May 19–20 Jun 3–4 Jun 17–18 Jul 2–6 Jul 17–20 Jul 31–Aug 3 Aug 14–17 Aug 28–31 Sep 14–15 Sep 28–29 Oct 13–14 Oct 27–28 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 2, Section 4 | Wed Apr 1 Apr 7–8 Apr 14–15 Apr 21–22 Apr 28–29 May 5–6 May 12–13 May 19–20 May 26–27 Jun 2–3 Jun 9–10 Jun 16–17 Jun 23–24 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 7–8 Jul 14–15 Jul 21–22 Jul 28–29 Aug 4–5 Aug 11–12 Aug 18–19 Aug 25–26 Sep 1–2 Sep 8–9 Sep 15–16 Sep 22–23 Sep 29–30 Oct 6–7 Oct 13–14 Oct 20–21 Oct 27–28 Nov 3–4 Tue Nov 10 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 2, Section 5 | Wed Apr 1 Apr 7–8 Apr 14–15 Apr 21–22 Apr 28–29 May 5–6 May 12–13 May 19–20 May 26–27 Jun 2–3 Jun 9–10 Jun 16–17 Jun 23–24 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 7–8 Jul 14–15 Jul 21–22 Jul 28–29 Aug 4–5 Aug 11–12 Aug 18–19 Aug 25–26 Sep 1–2 Sep 8–9 Sep 15–16 Sep 22–23 Sep 29–30 Oct 6–7 Oct 13–14 Oct 20–21 Oct 27–28 Nov 3–4 Tue Nov 10 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 2, Section 6 | Apr 9–10 Apr 23–24 May 7–8 May 21–22 Jun 5–8 Jun 22–23 Jul 7–8 Jul 21–22 Aug 4–5 Aug 18–19 Sep 1–2 Sep 16–17 Sep 30–Oct 1 Oct 15–16 Oct 29–30 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 2, Section 7 | Apr 13–14 Apr 27–28 May 11–12 May 26–27 Jun 9–10 Jun 24–25 Jul 9–10 Jul 23–24 Aug 6–7 Aug 20–21 Sep 3–4 Sep 18–21 Oct 2–5 Oct 19–20 Nov 2–3 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 27, 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 27, 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 27, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 May 26–27 Jun 24–25 Jul 23–24 Aug 20–21 Sep 18–21 Oct 19–20 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 42, Section 1 | Apr 2–3 Apr 16–17 Apr 30–May 1 May 14–15 Jun 2–3 Jun 16–17 Jul 7–8 Jul 21–22 Aug 4–5 Aug 18–19 Sep 1–2 Sep 17–18 Oct 1–2 Oct 20–21 Nov 3–4 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 42, Section 2 | Apr 7–8 Apr 21–22 May 5–6 May 19–20 Jun 4–5 Jun 23–24 Jul 9–10 Jul 23–24 Aug 6–7 Aug 20–21 Sep 3–4 Sep 22–23 Oct 6–7 Oct 22–23 Nov 5–6Done for 2026! |
| Ward 42, Section 3 | Apr 9–10 Apr 23–24 May 7–8 May 21–22 Jun 9–10 Jun 25–26 Jul 14–15 Jul 28–29 Aug 11–12 Aug 25–26 Sep 10–11 Sep 24–25 Oct 8–9 Oct 27–28 Nov 12–13Done for 2026! |
| Ward 42, Section 4 | Apr 14–15 Apr 28–29 May 12–13 May 28–29 Jun 11–12 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 16–17 Jul 30–31 Aug 13–14 Aug 27–28 Sep 15–16 Sep 29–30 Oct 15–16 Oct 29–30 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 42, Section 5 | Wed Apr 1 Apr 7–8 Apr 14–15 Apr 21–22 Apr 28–29 May 5–6 May 12–13 May 19–20 May 26–27 Jun 2–3 Jun 9–10 Jun 16–17 Jun 23–24 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 7–8 Jul 14–15 Jul 21–22 Jul 28–29 Aug 4–5 Aug 11–12 Aug 18–19 Aug 25–26 Sep 1–2 Sep 8–9 Sep 15–16 Sep 22–23 Sep 29–30 Oct 6–7 Oct 13–14 Oct 20–21 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Ward 43, Section 8 | Wed Apr 1 Apr 7–8 Apr 14–15 Apr 21–22 Apr 28–29 May 5–6 May 12–13 May 19–20 May 26–27 Jun 2–3 Jun 9–10 Jun 16–17 Jun 23–24 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 7–8 Jul 14–15 Jul 21–22 Jul 28–29 Aug 4–5 Aug 11–12 Aug 18–19 Aug 25–26 Sep 1–2 Sep 8–9 Sep 15–16 Sep 22–23 Sep 29–30 Oct 6–7 Oct 13–14 Oct 20–21 Oct 27–28Done 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 Near North Side?
Near North Side 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 Near North Side'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.