Don't Get Swept

Ward 23, Section 21 street sweeping: 2026 dates

Section 21 of Ward 23 covers roughly 67th to 71st and 3800 W to 4600 W (approx.) in West Lawn. Sweepers come by 3 times in 2026, May–Oct, weekdays from about 9am to 2pm.

MonthDay 1Day 2
Mayusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Augustusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Octoberusually south / west sideusually north / east side

That's a wrap: no more sweeps here in 2026. You're done 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.

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Ward 23, Section 21 in blue; tap a neighbor to jump to it. Streets approximate.

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Not sure this is your section? Section lines run down the middle of streets and alleys. Check your exact address and we'll tell you, including which side of the street is which.

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Questions people actually ask

When is street sweeping in Ward 23, Section 21 in 2026?

May 28–29, Aug 6–7, Oct 15–16. Each pass usually takes two weekdays, one side of the street per day.

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, Section 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.