Ward 12 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 12 has 11 sweeping sections across Brighton Park, McKinley Park. 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 43rd to 47th and 3000 W to Central Park | Apr 1–2 May 1–4 Jun 3–4 Jul 7–8 Aug 6–7 Sep 8–9 Oct 8–9 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 4500 S to 47th and 3000 W to 3400 W | Apr 3–6 May 5–6 Jun 5–8 Jul 9–10 Aug 10–11 Sep 10–11 Oct 13–14 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 43rd to 47th and California to Kedzie | Apr 7–8 May 7–8 Jun 9–10 Jul 13–14 Aug 12–13 Sep 14–15 Oct 15–16 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 4100 S to 47th and 2600 W to California | Apr 9–10 May 11–12 Jun 11–12 Jul 15–16 Aug 14–17 Sep 16–17 Oct 19–20 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly Pershing to 47th and Western to California | Apr 13–14 May 13–14 Jun 15–16 Jul 17–20 Aug 18–19 Sep 18–21 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Pershing to 47th and Leavitt to Western | Apr 15–16 May 15–18 Jun 17–18 Jul 21–22 Aug 20–21 Sep 22–23 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Pershing to 43rd and California to Kedzie | Apr 17–20 May 19–20 Jun 22–23 Jul 23–24 Aug 24–28 Sep 24–25 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly around Pershing and California to Central Park | Apr 21–22 May 21–22 Jun 24–25 Jul 27–28 Aug 26–27 Sep 28–29 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly 35th to Pershing and Leavitt to Kedzie | Apr 23–24 May 26–27 Jun 26–29 Jul 29–30 Aug 28–31 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly 31st to 3700 S and Southport/Loomis to Leavitt | Apr 27–28 May 28–29 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 1–2 Oct 2–5 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly 35th to Pershing and Southport/Loomis to Ravenswood/Wood | Apr 29–30 Jun 1–2 Jul 2–6 Aug 4–5 Sep 3–4 Oct 6–7 Nov 6–9Done 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 12 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 12'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.