West Lawn street sweeping schedule 2026
West Lawn (community area 65) overlaps 13 sweeping sections in Wards 13, 18, 23. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 13, Section 24 | Jun 5–8 Aug 24–25 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 13, Section 25 | Jun 9–10 Aug 26–27 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 13, Section 26 | Jun 11–12 Aug 28–31 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 13, Section 27 | Jun 15–16 Sep 1–2 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 18, Section 18 | Apr 27–28 Jun 26–29 Aug 28–31 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 23, Section 17 | May 15–18 Jul 27–28 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 23, Section 18 | May 19–20 Jul 29–30 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Ward 23, Section 19 | May 21–22 Jul 31–Aug 3 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 23, Section 20 | May 26–27 Aug 4–5 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 23, Section 21 | May 28–29 Aug 6–7 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 23, Section 22 | Jun 1–2 Aug 10–11 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 23, Section 23 | Jun 3–4 Aug 12–13 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 23, Section 24 | Jun 5–8 Aug 14–17 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 West Lawn?
West Lawn 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 West Lawn'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.