Ward 16 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 16 has 25 sweeping sections across Gage Park, New City, West Englewood, Englewood, Chicago Lawn. 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 51st to Garfield and Ravenswood/Wood to Leavitt | Apr 1–2 Jun 11–12 Aug 24–25 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 51st to Garfield and Ashland to Ravenswood/Wood | Apr 3–6 Jun 15–16 Aug 26–27 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 51st to Garfield and Racine to Ashland | Apr 7–8 Jun 17–18 Aug 28–31 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 5300 S to Garfield and Wells/Clark to Sheffield/Morgan | Apr 9–10 Jun 22–23 Sep 1–2 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly Garfield to 59th and Racine to Ashland | Apr 13–14 Jun 24–25 Sep 3–4 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Garfield to 59th and Sheffield/Morgan to Racine | Apr 15–16 Jun 26–29 Sep 8–9 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Garfield to 59th and Halsted to Sheffield/Morgan | Apr 17–20 Jun 30–Jul 1 Sep 10–11Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Garfield to 59th and around Halsted | Apr 21–22 Jul 2–6 Sep 14–15Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly Garfield to 59th and Wells/Clark to Halsted | Apr 23–24 Jul 7–8 Sep 16–17Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly 59th to 63rd and Leavitt to 2600 W | Apr 27–28 Jul 9–10 Sep 18–21Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly 59th to 71st and Damen to Leavitt | Apr 29–30 Jul 13–14 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly 59th to 67th and Ravenswood/Wood to Damen | May 1–4 Jul 15–16 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly 59th to 67th and Southport/Loomis to Ravenswood/Wood | May 5–6 Jul 17–20 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 59th to 63rd and Racine to Southport/Loomis | May 7–8 Jul 21–22 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly 59th to 63rd and Sheffield/Morgan to Racine | May 11–12 Jul 23–24 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly 59th to 63rd and Halsted to Sheffield/Morgan | May 13–14 Jul 27–28 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly 59th to 63rd and Wells/Clark to Halsted | May 15–18 Jul 29–30 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly 63rd to 67th and Racine to Southport/Loomis | May 19–20 Jul 31–Aug 3 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly 63rd to 67th and Halsted to Racine | May 21–22 Aug 4–5 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 20roughly 63rd to 67th and 600 W to Halsted | May 26–27 Aug 6–7 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 21roughly 63rd to 67th and Leavitt to 2600 W | May 28–29 Aug 10–11 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 22roughly 67th to 71st and Leavitt to 2600 W | Jun 1–2 Aug 12–13 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 23roughly 67th to 6900 S and Southport/Loomis to Damen | Jun 3–4 Aug 14–17 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 24roughly 67th to 71st and Halsted to Sheffield/Morgan | Jun 5–8 Aug 18–19 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 25roughly 67th to 71st and 600 W to Halsted | Jun 9–10 Aug 20–21 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 16 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 16'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?
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