Don't Get Swept

Ward 16, Section 19 street sweeping: 2026 dates

Section 19 of Ward 16 covers roughly 63rd to 67th and Halsted to Racine (approx.) in Englewood, West Englewood. Sweepers come by 3 times in 2026, May–Oct, weekdays from about 9am to 2pm.

MonthDay 1Day 2
Mayusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Augustusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Octoberusually south / west sideusually 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.

67th63rd HalstedSheffieldRacineSouthport W6 S25W15 S10W16 S13W16 S14W16 S15W16 S16W16 S17W16 S18W16 S20W16 S23W16 S24W16 S25W17 S19W17 S21W20 S9
Ward 16, Section 19 in blue; tap a neighbor to jump to it. Streets approximate.

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Not sure this is your section? Section lines run down the middle of streets and alleys. Check your exact address and we'll tell you, including which side of the street is which.

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Questions people actually ask

When is street sweeping in Ward 16, Section 19 in 2026?

May 21–22, Aug 4–5, Oct 15–16. 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 16, Section 19'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.