Ward 21 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 21 has 20 sweeping sections across Washington Heights, Roseland, Morgan Park, West Pullman, Auburn Gresham, Chatham. 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 103rd to 107th and 600 W to Racine | Apr 1–2 May 28–29 Jul 27–28 Sep 22–23 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 103rd to 107th and State to 600 W | Apr 3–6 Jun 1–2 Jul 29–30 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 107th to 111th and State to 600 W | Apr 7–8 Jun 3–4 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 107th to 111th and 600 W to Southport/Loomis | Apr 9–10 Jun 5–8 Aug 4–5 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 111th to 115th and Halsted to Ashland | Apr 13–14 Jun 9–10 Aug 6–7 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly 111th to 115th and 200 W to Halsted | Apr 15–16 Jun 11–12 Aug 10–11 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly 115th to 119th and State to 600 W | Apr 17–20 Jun 15–16 Aug 12–13 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly 115th to 119th and 600 W to Racine | Apr 21–22 Jun 17–18 Aug 14–17 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly 115th to 119th and Sheffield/Morgan to Ravenswood/Wood | Apr 23–24 Jun 22–23 Aug 18–19 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly 119th to 12400 S and 600 W to Racine | Apr 27–28 Jun 24–25 Aug 20–21 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly 119th to 12400 S and Wells/Clark to 600 W | Apr 29–30 Jun 26–29 Aug 24–25 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly 99th to 103rd and Wells/Clark to Halsted | May 1–4 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 26–27 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly 99th to 103rd and Halsted to Racine | May 5–6 Jul 2–6 Aug 28–31 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 95th to 99th and Halsted to Southport/Loomis | May 7–8 Jul 7–8 Sep 1–2 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly 95th to 99th and Wells/Clark to Sheffield/Morgan | May 11–12 Jul 9–10 Sep 3–4 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly 91st to 95th and Wells/Clark to Halsted | May 13–14 Jul 13–14 Sep 8–9 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly 91st to 95th and Halsted to Ashland | May 15–18 Jul 15–16 Sep 10–11 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly 8500 S to 91st and Halsted to Ashland | May 19–20 Jul 17–20 Sep 14–15 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly 87th to 91st and Wells/Clark to Halsted | May 21–22 Jul 21–22 Sep 16–17 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 20roughly 83rd to 91st and 100 E to 600 W | May 26–27 Jul 23–24 Sep 18–21 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 21 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 21'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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