Portage Park street sweeping schedule 2026
Portage Park (community area 15) overlaps 26 sweeping sections in Wards 30, 31, 38, 41, 45. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 30, Section 5 | Apr 13–14 May 26–27 Jun 9–10 Aug 20–21 Oct 2–5 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 30, Section 6 | Apr 15–16 May 28–29 Jul 13–14 Aug 24–25 Oct 6–7 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 30, Section 7 | Apr 17–20 Jun 1–2 Jul 15–16 Aug 26–27 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 30, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 Jun 3–4 Jul 17–20 Aug 28–31 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 30, Section 9 | Apr 23–24 Jun 5–8 Jul 21–22 Sep 1–2 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 30, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 Jun 9–10 Jul 23–24 Sep 3–4 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 31, Section 6 | Apr 23–24 May 28–29 Jul 2–6 Aug 6–7 Sep 10–11 Oct 15–16 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 31, Section 7 | Apr 27–28 Jun 1–2 Jul 7–8 Aug 10–11 Sep 14–15 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 38, Section 1 | Apr 1–2 May 26–27 Jul 21–22 Sep 14–15 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 38, Section 2 | Apr 1–2 May 26–27 Jul 21–22 Sep 14–15 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 38, Section 3 | Apr 3–6 May 28–29 Jul 23–24 Sep 16–17 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 38, Section 4 | Apr 7–8 Jun 1–2 Jul 27–28 Sep 18–21 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 38, Section 5 | Apr 9–10 Jun 3–4 Jul 29–30 Sep 22–23 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 38, Section 6 | Apr 9–10 Jun 3–4 Jul 29–30 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Ward 38, Section 7 | Apr 13–14 Jun 5–8 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Ward 38, Section 8 | Apr 15–16 Jun 9–10 Aug 4–5 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Ward 38, Section 9 | Apr 17–20 Jun 11–12 Aug 6–7 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Ward 41, Section 25 | Apr 21–22 Jun 5–8 Jul 23–24 Sep 8–9 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 2 | Apr 3–6 Jun 17–18 Sep 1–2Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 3 | Apr 7–8 Jun 22–23 Sep 3–4Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 4 | Apr 9–10 Jun 24–25 Sep 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 5 | Apr 13–14 Jun 26–29 Sep 10–11Done for 2026! |
| Ward 45, Section 6 | Apr 15–16 Jun 30–Jul 1 Sep 14–15Done 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 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 Portage Park?
Portage Park is split across 26 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 Portage 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.