Ward 18 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 18 has 20 sweeping sections across Ashburn, Auburn Gresham, Chicago Lawn, West 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 83rd to 87th and Ravenswood/Wood to 2600 W | Apr 9–10 Jun 5–8 Jul 31–Aug 3 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 75th to 83rd and Ravenswood/Wood to Leavitt | May 15–18 Jul 17–20 Sep 18–21 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 71st to 7700 S and Damen to Western | May 19–20 Jul 21–22 Aug 26–27 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 71st to 75th and Western to 3000 W | May 26–27 Jul 23–24 Aug 24–25 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 79th to 83rd and Leavitt to 2600 W | Apr 7–8 Jun 3–4 Aug 4–5 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly 79th to 83rd and 2600 W to 3000 W | Apr 15–16 Jun 9–10 Aug 10–11 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly 83rd to 87th and 2600 W to 3000 W | Apr 13–14 Jun 11–12 Aug 6–7 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly 83rd to 87th and 3000 W to 3400 W | Apr 17–20 Jun 15–16 Aug 14–17 Oct 2–5 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly 79th to 83rd and 3000 W to 3400 W | Apr 21–22 Jun 17–18 Aug 12–13 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly 75th to 79th and California to 3400 W | May 13–14 Jul 15–16 Aug 18–19 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly 75th to 79th and 3400 W to 3800 W | Apr 23–24 Jun 22–23 Aug 20–21 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly 79th to 83rd and 3400 W to 3800 W | Apr 29–30 Jun 24–25 Sep 1–2 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly 83rd to 87th and 3400 W to 3800 W | May 1–4 Jun 30–Jul 1 Sep 8–9 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 83rd to 87th and 3800 W to 4200 W | May 5–6 Jul 7–8 Sep 16–17 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly 83rd to 87th and 4200 W to 4600 W | May 11–12 Jul 9–10 Sep 10–11 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly 79th to 83rd and Pulaski to 4600 W | May 21–22 Jul 13–14 Sep 14–15 Oct 26–27Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly 79th to 83rd and 3800 W to 4200 W | May 7–8 Jul 2–6 Sep 3–4 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly 75th to 79th and 3800 W to 4600 W | Apr 27–28 Jun 26–29 Aug 28–31 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly 83rd to 87th and Racine to Ravenswood/Wood | Apr 3–6 Jun 1–2 Jul 29–30 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Section 20roughly 87th to 91st and Southport/Loomis to Ravenswood/Wood | Apr 1–2 May 28–29 Jul 27–28 Oct 22–23Done 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 18 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 18'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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