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Ward 24, Section 2 street sweeping: 2026 dates

Section 2 of Ward 24 covers roughly 16th to 2400 S and 3000 W to 3800 W (approx.) in North Lawndale, South Lawndale. Sweepers come by 8 times in 2026, Apr–Nov, weekdays from about 9am to 2pm.

MonthDay 1Day 2
Aprilusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Mayusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Juneusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Julyusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Augustusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Septemberusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Octoberusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Novemberusually 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 24, Section 2 in blue; tap a neighbor to jump to it. Streets approximate.

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Questions people actually ask

When is street sweeping in Ward 24, Section 2 in 2026?

Apr 3–6, May 5–6, Jun 5–8, Jul 9–10, Aug 10–11, Sep 10–11, Oct 13–14, Nov 13–16. 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 24, Section 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.