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Ward 26, Section 11 street sweeping: 2026 dates

Section 11 of Ward 26 covers roughly 1800 N to 1400 N and 2600 W to California (approx.) in West Town. Sweepers come by 5 times in 2026, Apr–Nov, weekdays from about 9am to 2pm.

MonthDay 1Day 2
Aprilusually 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
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.

DivisionNorthArmitage WesternCalifornia W1 S9W1 S10W1 S11W1 S12W1 S13W26 S9W26 S10W26 S12W26 S13W32 S14W32 S20W36 S10W36 S11
Ward 26, Section 11 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 26, Section 11 in 2026?

Apr 29–30, Jun 15–16, Jul 31–Aug 3, Sep 16–17, Nov 2–3. 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 26, Section 11'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.