Ward 3 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 3 has 16 sweeping sections across Near South Side, Douglas, Armour Square, Fuller Park, Grand Boulevard, Washington Park. 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 Roosevelt to 16th and King Dr to Wells/Clark | Apr 1–2 May 15–18 Jul 2–6 Aug 18–19 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 16th to Cermak and King Dr to 200 W | Apr 3–6 May 19–20 Jul 7–8 Aug 20–21 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly Cermak to 26th and 200 E to 200 W | Apr 7–8 May 21–22 Jul 9–10 Aug 24–25 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 26th to 35th and King Dr to 200 W | Apr 9–10 May 26–27 Jul 13–14 Aug 26–27 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 35th to Pershing and 0 E to Wells/Clark | Apr 13–14 May 28–29 Jul 15–16 Aug 28–31 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly 35th to Pershing and King Dr to 0 E | Apr 15–16 Jun 1–2 Jul 17–20 Sep 1–2 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Pershing to 47th and 0 E to Wells/Clark | Apr 17–20 Jun 3–4 Jul 21–22 Sep 3–4 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Pershing to 4500 S and Cottage Grove to King Dr | Apr 21–22 Jun 5–8 Jul 23–24 Sep 8–9 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly 4500 S to 51st and Cottage Grove to King Dr | Apr 23–24 Jun 9–10 Jul 27–28 Sep 10–11 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Pershing to 43rd and King Dr to 0 E | Apr 27–28 Jun 11–12 Jul 29–30 Sep 14–15 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly 43rd to 47th and 200 E to State | Apr 29–30 Jun 15–16 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 16–17 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly 43rd to 47th and King Dr to 200 E | May 1–4 Jun 17–18 Aug 4–5 Sep 18–21 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly 47th to 51st and 200 E to State | May 5–6 Jun 22–23 Aug 6–7 Sep 22–23 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 47th to 51st and King Dr to 200 E | May 7–8 Jun 24–25 Aug 10–11 Sep 24–25 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly 51st to Garfield and 200 E to State | May 11–12 Jun 26–29 Aug 12–13 Sep 28–29 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly 51st to Garfield and King Dr to 200 E | May 13–14 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 14–17 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 17–18Done 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 3 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 3'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?
Enter your address at Don't Get Swept and leave an email. We email you the evening before each sweep day. Free. One-click unsubscribe. Texts are coming soon.