Ward 20 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 20 has 19 sweeping sections across New City, Fuller Park, Englewood, Washington Park, Greater Grand Crossing, Grand Boulevard, Woodlawn. 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 47th to 51st and Racine to Ravenswood/Wood | Apr 1–2 May 26–27 Jul 21–22 Sep 14–15Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 47th to 51st and Halsted to Racine | Apr 3–6 May 28–29 Jul 23–24 Sep 16–17Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 51st to Garfield and Sheffield/Morgan to Racine | Apr 7–8 Jun 1–2 Jul 27–28 Sep 18–21 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 4900 S to 5300 S and Halsted to Sheffield/Morgan | Apr 9–10 Jun 3–4 Jul 29–30 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 4900 S to 5300 S and Wells/Clark to Halsted | Apr 13–14 Jun 5–8 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly 43rd to 51st and State to 600 W | Apr 15–16 Jun 9–10 Aug 4–5 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly 51st to Garfield and 0 E to Wells/Clark | Apr 17–20 Jun 11–12 Aug 6–7 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Garfield to 59th and 100 E to Wells/Clark | Apr 21–22 Jun 15–16 Aug 10–11 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly 59th to 6500 S and 200 W to Halsted | Apr 23–24 Jun 17–18 Aug 12–13 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly 59th to 67th and 100 E to Wells/Clark | Apr 27–28 Jun 22–23 Aug 14–17 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly Garfield to 59th and King Dr to 0 E | Apr 29–30 Jun 24–25 Aug 18–19 Oct 13–14 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly 59th to 67th and King Dr to 100 E | May 1–4 Jun 26–29 Aug 20–21 Oct 15–16 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly 4900 S to 51st and Cottage Grove to King Dr | May 5–6 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 24–25 Oct 19–20 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 51st to 59th and 1000 E to King Dr | May 7–8 Jul 2–6 Aug 26–27 Oct 21–22 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly 63rd to 67th and Cottage Grove to King Dr | May 11–12 Jul 7–8 Aug 28–31 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly 59th to 63rd and Cottage Grove to King Dr | May 13–14 Jul 9–10 Sep 1–2 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly 59th to 63rd and 1200 E to Cottage Grove | May 15–18 Jul 13–14 Sep 3–4 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly 63rd to 67th and 1200 E to Cottage Grove | May 19–20 Jul 15–16 Sep 8–9 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly 59th to 67th and Stony Island to 1200 E | May 21–22 Jul 17–20 Sep 10–11 Nov 4–5Done 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 20 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 20'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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