Ward 23 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 23 has 24 sweeping sections across Garfield Ridge, Archer Heights, West Elsdon, West Lawn, Chicago Lawn, Ashburn. 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 51st to Garfield and Oak Park to 7000 W | Apr 1–2 Jun 9–10 Aug 18–19 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 51st to Garfield and Narragansett to Oak Park | Apr 3–6 Jun 11–12 Aug 20–21 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 51st to Garfield and around Narragansett | Apr 7–8 Jun 15–16 Aug 24–25 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 51st to Garfield and Austin to Narragansett | Apr 9–10 Jun 17–18 Aug 26–27 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 51st to Garfield and Cicero to Austin | Apr 13–14 Jun 22–23 Aug 28–31 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly 51st to Garfield and Central Park to 5000 W | Apr 15–16 Jun 24–25 Sep 1–2 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly 51st to Garfield and 5400 W to 3800 W | Apr 17–20 Jun 26–29 Sep 3–4 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly 51st to Garfield and 5000 W to 5400 W | Apr 21–22 Jun 30–Jul 1 Sep 8–9 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly 5300 S to Garfield and 5000 W to 5400 W | Apr 23–24 Jul 2–6 Sep 10–11 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly 51st to Garfield and 4600 W to 5000 W | Apr 27–28 Jul 7–8 Sep 14–15Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly 51st to Garfield and 4200 W to 4600 W | Apr 29–30 Jul 9–10 Sep 16–17Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly 51st to Garfield and 3800 W to 4200 W | May 1–4 Jul 13–14 Sep 18–21Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly 51st to Garfield and Central Park to 3800 W | May 5–6 Jul 15–16 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 51st to Garfield and 3400 W to Central Park | May 7–8 Jul 17–20 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly Garfield to 59th and 3400 W to 3800 W | May 11–12 Jul 21–22 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly around 59th and 3400 W to 3800 W | May 13–14 Jul 23–24 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly 59th to 63rd and 3400 W to Pulaski | May 15–18 Jul 27–28 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly around 63rd and 3400 W to 3800 W | May 19–20 Jul 29–30 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly 63rd to 67th and 3400 W to 3800 W | May 21–22 Jul 31–Aug 3 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 20roughly around 67th and Kedzie to 3800 W | May 26–27 Aug 4–5 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 21roughly 67th to 71st and 3800 W to 4600 W | May 28–29 Aug 6–7 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 22roughly 67th to 71st and 3400 W to 3800 W | Jun 1–2 Aug 10–11 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 23roughly around 71st and 3400 W to 3800 W | Jun 3–4 Aug 12–13 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 24roughly 71st to 75th and 3400 W to 3800 W | Jun 5–8 Aug 14–17 Oct 23–26Done 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 23 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 23'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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