Ward 1 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 1 has 15 sweeping sections across West Town, Logan Square. Sweeping runs Apr–Nov 2026, weekdays about 9am to 2pm. Dates below are each two-day pass; gray ones already happened.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Section 1roughly Chicago to Kinzie and Racine to Ashland | Apr 1–2 May 13–14 Jun 26–29 Aug 10–11 Sep 22–23 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly Chicago to Kinzie and Ashland to Ravenswood/Wood | Apr 3–6 May 15–18 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 12–13 Sep 24–25 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly Division to Chicago and Southport/Loomis to Ashland | Apr 7–8 May 19–20 Jul 2–6 Aug 14–17 Sep 28–29 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Division to Chicago and Ashland to Ravenswood/Wood | Apr 9–10 May 21–22 Jul 7–8 Aug 18–19 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly North to Division and Racine to Ashland | Apr 13–14 May 26–27 Jul 9–10 Aug 20–21 Oct 2–5 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly North to Division and Ashland to Damen | Apr 15–16 May 28–29 Jul 13–14 Aug 24–25 Oct 6–7 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly North to Division and Ashland to Damen | Apr 17–20 Jun 1–2 Jul 15–16 Aug 26–27 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly North to 1000 N and Ravenswood/Wood to Leavitt | Apr 21–22 Jun 3–4 Jul 17–20 Aug 28–31 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly North to 1000 N and Leavitt to 2600 W | Apr 23–24 Jun 5–8 Jul 21–22 Sep 1–2 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Armitage to North and Western to California | Apr 27–28 Jun 9–10 Jul 23–24 Sep 3–4 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly Fullerton to Armitage and Western to 2600 W | Apr 29–30 Jun 11–12 Jul 27–28 Sep 8–9 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly Fullerton to Armitage and Western to California | May 1–4 Jun 15–16 Jul 29–30 Sep 10–11 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly Fullerton to Armitage and California to Kedzie | May 5–6 Jun 17–18 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 14–15 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 2600 N to Fullerton and Western to Kedzie | May 7–8 Jun 22–23 Aug 4–5 Sep 16–17 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly Diversey to 2600 N and Western to Kedzie | May 11–12 Jun 24–25 Aug 6–7 Sep 18–21 Nov 2–3Done 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.
Bounds are approximate, computed from the City's section map. Data updated Jun 8, 2026.
Questions people actually ask
How do I find my Ward 1 street sweeping section?
Type your address at Don't Get Swept. We place it on the City's 2026 section map and show your dates, plus which side of the street is usually swept first.
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 Ward 1'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.
How do I get a reminder?
Enter your address at Don't Get Swept and leave an email. We email you the evening before each sweep day. Free. One-click unsubscribe. Texts are coming soon.