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