Ward 2 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 2 has 7 sweeping sections across Lincoln Park, Near North Side. 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 Fullerton to Armitage and Racine to Ashland | Apr 1–2 Apr 15–16 Apr 29–30 May 13–14 May 28–29 Jun 11–12 Jun 26–29 Jul 13–14 Jul 27–28 Aug 10–11 Aug 24–25 Sep 8–9 Sep 22–23 Oct 6–7 Oct 21–22 Nov 4–5 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly Armitage to Division and 200 W to Racine | Apr 3–6 Apr 17–20 May 1–4 May 15–18 Jun 1–2 Jun 15–16 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 15–16 Jul 29–30 Aug 12–13 Aug 26–27 Sep 10–11 Sep 24–25 Oct 8–9 Oct 23–26 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly North to Division and 200 W to Wells/Clark | Apr 7–8 Apr 21–22 May 5–6 May 19–20 Jun 3–4 Jun 17–18 Jul 2–6 Jul 17–20 Jul 31–Aug 3 Aug 14–17 Aug 28–31 Sep 14–15 Sep 28–29 Oct 13–14 Oct 27–28 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly North to Division and 0 E to Wells/Clark | Wed Apr 1 Apr 7–8 Apr 14–15 Apr 21–22 Apr 28–29 May 5–6 May 12–13 May 19–20 May 26–27 Jun 2–3 Jun 9–10 Jun 16–17 Jun 23–24 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 7–8 Jul 14–15 Jul 21–22 Jul 28–29 Aug 4–5 Aug 11–12 Aug 18–19 Aug 25–26 Sep 1–2 Sep 8–9 Sep 15–16 Sep 22–23 Sep 29–30 Oct 6–7 Oct 13–14 Oct 20–21 Oct 27–28 Nov 3–4 Tue Nov 10 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly Division to Chicago and King Dr to State | Wed Apr 1 Apr 7–8 Apr 14–15 Apr 21–22 Apr 28–29 May 5–6 May 12–13 May 19–20 May 26–27 Jun 2–3 Jun 9–10 Jun 16–17 Jun 23–24 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 7–8 Jul 14–15 Jul 21–22 Jul 28–29 Aug 4–5 Aug 11–12 Aug 18–19 Aug 25–26 Sep 1–2 Sep 8–9 Sep 15–16 Sep 22–23 Sep 29–30 Oct 6–7 Oct 13–14 Oct 20–21 Oct 27–28 Nov 3–4 Tue Nov 10 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Division to Chicago and State to Wells/Clark | Apr 9–10 Apr 23–24 May 7–8 May 21–22 Jun 5–8 Jun 22–23 Jul 7–8 Jul 21–22 Aug 4–5 Aug 18–19 Sep 1–2 Sep 16–17 Sep 30–Oct 1 Oct 15–16 Oct 29–30 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Chicago to Kinzie and King Dr to State | Apr 13–14 Apr 27–28 May 11–12 May 26–27 Jun 9–10 Jun 24–25 Jul 9–10 Jul 23–24 Aug 6–7 Aug 20–21 Sep 3–4 Sep 18–21 Oct 2–5 Oct 19–20 Nov 2–3 Nov 17–18Done 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 2 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 2'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.