Ward 1, Section 5 street sweeping: 2026 dates
Section 5 of Ward 1 covers roughly North to Division and Racine to Ashland (approx.) in West Town. Sweepers come by 6 times in 2026, Apr–Nov, weekdays from about 9am to 2pm.
| Month | Day 1 | Day 2 |
|---|---|---|
| April | usually south / west side | usually north / east side |
| May | usually south / west side | usually north / east side |
| July | usually south / west side | usually north / east side |
| August | usually south / west side | usually north / east side |
| October | usually south / west side | usually north / east side |
| November | usually south / west side | usually north / east side |
That's a wrap: no more sweeps here in 2026. You're done 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.
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Other sections in Ward 1
- Section 1
- Section 2
- Section 3
- Section 4
- Section 6
- Section 7
- Section 8
- Section 9
- Section 10
- Section 11
- Section 12
- Section 13
- Section 14
- Section 15
Questions people actually ask
When is street sweeping in Ward 1, Section 5 in 2026?
Apr 13–14, May 26–27, Jul 9–10, Aug 20–21, Oct 2–5, Nov 17–18. Each pass usually takes two weekdays, one side of the street per day.
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, Section 5'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.