Ward 34 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 34 has 7 sweeping sections across Loop, Near South Side, Near West Side. Sweeping runs Apr–Nov 2026, weekdays about 9am to 2pm. Dates below are each two-day pass; gray ones already happened.
Part of Ward 34 is in the downtown zone, which isn't on the City's posted sweeping calendar. It's cleaned on its own routine, so watch for signs.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Section 1roughly 600 S to Roosevelt and 200 E to Wells/Clark | Apr 1–2 Apr 23–24 May 15–18 Jun 9–10 Jul 2–6 Jul 27–28 Aug 18–19 Sep 10–11 Oct 2–5 Oct 27–28 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly Kinzie to 0 N and Wells/Clark to Halsted | Apr 3–6 Apr 27–28 May 19–20 Jun 11–12 Jul 7–8 Jul 29–30 Aug 20–21 Sep 14–15 Oct 6–7 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 0 N to 600 S and Wells/Clark to Halsted | Apr 7–8 Apr 29–30 May 21–22 Jun 15–16 Jul 9–10 Jul 31–Aug 3 Aug 24–25 Sep 16–17 Oct 8–9 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 100 N to 400 S and Halsted to Sheffield/Morgan | Apr 9–10 May 1–4 May 26–27 Jun 17–18 Jul 13–14 Aug 4–5 Aug 26–27 Sep 18–21 Oct 13–14 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 100 N to 400 S and Halsted to Racine | Apr 13–14 May 5–6 May 28–29 Jun 22–23 Jul 15–16 Aug 6–7 Aug 28–31 Sep 22–23 Oct 15–16 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly 400 S to Roosevelt and Halsted to Racine | Apr 15–16 May 7–8 Jun 1–2 Jun 24–25 Jul 17–20 Aug 10–11 Sep 1–2 Sep 24–25 Oct 19–20 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Madison to 800 S and Racine to Ashland | Apr 17–20 May 11–12 Jun 3–4 Jun 26–29 Jul 21–22 Aug 12–13 Sep 3–4 Sep 28–29 Oct 21–22 Nov 13–16Done 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 34 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 34'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.