Ward 37 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 37 has 15 sweeping sections across Austin, Belmont Cragin, Humboldt Park, West Garfield 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 Armitage to North and Laramie to Central | Apr 1–2 May 13–14 Jun 26–29 Aug 10–11 Sep 22–23 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly North to Division and Laramie to Central | Apr 3–6 May 15–18 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 12–13 Sep 24–25 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly Division to Chicago and Laramie to Central | Apr 7–8 May 19–20 Jul 2–6 Aug 14–17 Sep 28–29 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Chicago to 600 N and Laramie to Central | Apr 9–10 May 21–22 Jul 7–8 Aug 18–19 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 600 N to Kinzie and Laramie to Central | Apr 13–14 May 26–27 Jun 9–10 Aug 20–21 Oct 2–5 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Kinzie to Madison and Laramie to Central | Apr 15–16 May 28–29 Jul 13–14 Aug 24–25 Oct 6–7 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly 600 N to Kinzie and Cicero to Laramie | Apr 17–20 Jun 1–2 Jul 15–16 Aug 26–27 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Chicago to 600 N and Cicero to Laramie | Apr 21–22 Jun 3–4 Jul 17–20 Aug 28–31 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly Division to Chicago and Cicero to Laramie | Apr 23–24 Jun 5–8 Jul 21–22 Sep 1–2 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly North to Division and Cicero to Laramie | Apr 27–28 Jun 9–10 Jul 23–24 Sep 3–4 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly Armitage to North and Cicero to Laramie | Apr 29–30 Jun 11–12 Jul 27–28 Sep 8–9 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly 1800 N to Chicago and Kostner to Cicero | May 1–4 Jun 15–16 Jul 29–30 Sep 10–11 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly Division to 1000 N and 3800 W to Kostner | May 5–6 Jun 17–18 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 14–15 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 1000 N to Chicago and Pulaski to Kostner | May 7–8 Jun 22–23 Aug 4–5 Sep 16–17 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly Division to 200 N and Central Park to Pulaski | May 11–12 Jun 24–25 Aug 6–7 Sep 18–21 Nov 2–3Done 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 37 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 37'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.