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Ward 31, Section 12 street sweeping: 2026 dates

Section 12 of Ward 31 covers roughly Fullerton to 2200 N and 4600 W to Laramie (approx.) in Belmont Cragin. 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
Augustusually 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.

ArmitageFullertonDiversey KostnerCiceroLaramie W26 S1W26 S2W26 S3W29 S8W30 S14W30 S15W31 S1W31 S2W31 S3W31 S4W31 S5W31 S8W31 S9W31 S10W31 S11W35 S1W36 S7W36 S8W37 S1W37 S11
Ward 31, Section 12 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 31, Section 12 in 2026?

Apr 7–8, May 11–12, Jun 15–16, Jul 21–22, Aug 24–25, Sep 28–29, 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 31, Section 12'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.