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