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Ward 25, Section 10 street sweeping: 2026 dates

Section 10 of Ward 25 covers roughly 1400 S to 16th and Wells/Clark to Racine (approx.) in Near West Side. Sweepers come by 7 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
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.

Cermak16thRoosevelt WellsHalstedSheffieldRacineSouthport W3 S1W3 S2W3 S3W4 S14W4 S15W11 S5W25 S4W25 S6W25 S7W25 S8W25 S9W25 S11W27 S5W28 S1W28 S2W28 S3W34 S1W34 S6W34 S7
Ward 25, Section 10 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 25, Section 10 in 2026?

Apr 27–28, May 28–29, Jun 30–Jul 1, Jul 31–Aug 3, Sep 1–2, Oct 2–5, Nov 4–5. 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 25, Section 10'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.