West Town street sweeping schedule 2026
West Town (community area 24) overlaps 29 sweeping sections in Wards 1, 26, 27, 32, 36. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 1, Section 1 | Apr 1–2 May 13–14 Jun 26–29 Aug 10–11 Sep 22–23 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 1, Section 2 | Apr 3–6 May 15–18 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 12–13 Sep 24–25 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 1, Section 3 | Apr 7–8 May 19–20 Jul 2–6 Aug 14–17 Sep 28–29 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Ward 1, Section 4 | Apr 9–10 May 21–22 Jul 7–8 Aug 18–19 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 1, Section 5 | Apr 13–14 May 26–27 Jul 9–10 Aug 20–21 Oct 2–5 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 1, Section 6 | Apr 15–16 May 28–29 Jul 13–14 Aug 24–25 Oct 6–7 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 1, Section 7 | Apr 17–20 Jun 1–2 Jul 15–16 Aug 26–27 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 1, Section 8 | Apr 21–22 Jun 3–4 Jul 17–20 Aug 28–31 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 1, Section 9 | Apr 23–24 Jun 5–8 Jul 21–22 Sep 1–2 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 1, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 Jun 9–10 Jul 23–24 Sep 3–4 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 26, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 Jun 11–12 Jul 29–30 Sep 14–15 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 26, Section 11 | Apr 29–30 Jun 15–16 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 16–17 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 26, Section 12 | May 1–4 Jun 17–18 Aug 4–5 Sep 18–21 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 26, Section 13 | May 5–6 Jun 22–23 Aug 6–7 Sep 22–23 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 27, Section 6 | Apr 15–16 May 13–14 Jun 11–12 Jul 13–14 Aug 10–11 Sep 8–9 Oct 6–7 Nov 4–5Done 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 32, Section 16 | Apr 29–30 Jun 26–29 Aug 24–25 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 32, Section 17 | May 1–4 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 26–27 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 32, Section 18 | May 5–6 Jul 2–6 Aug 28–31 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Ward 32, Section 19 | May 7–8 Jul 7–8 Sep 1–2 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 32, Section 20 | May 11–12 Jul 9–10 Sep 3–4 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 36, Section 10 | Apr 17–20 Jun 3–4 Jul 21–22 Sep 3–4 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 36, Section 11 | Apr 15–16 Jun 1–2 Jul 17–20 Sep 1–2 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 36, Section 12 | Apr 13–14 May 28–29 Jul 15–16 Aug 28–31 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Ward 36, Section 13 | Apr 9–10 May 26–27 Jul 13–14 Aug 26–27 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Ward 36, Section 14 | Apr 7–8 May 21–22 Jul 9–10 Aug 24–25 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Ward 36, Section 15 | Apr 3–6 May 19–20 Jul 7–8 Aug 20–21 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Ward 36, Section 16 | Apr 1–2 May 15–18 Jul 2–6 Aug 18–19 Oct 2–5 Nov 19–20Done 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 Town?
West Town is split across 29 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 Town'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.